“Knowing Them By Their Fruits”

A Study of the Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23

“By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” Jesus (Jn. 15:8)

I. The PATIENCE of God (1 Pet. 3:20)

God’s patience is related to His mercy and in the O.T. is translated, “_______ to _________.” cf. Ex. 34:6-7;

cf. Ps. 86:14-15; 103:8; 145:8-9; Nah. 1:3

“God’s patience is the silence of His justice, and the first whisper of His mercy.” Stephen Charnock

The Apostle Paul said that his finding mercy was to _____________ Christ’s perfect patience. (1 Tim. 1:16) The Apostle Peter states that the only reason God has not yet brought judgment on the world is because He is patient and desires all to __________! cf. 2 Pet. 3:7-9 The patience of God tempers His holy _________ and magnifies His gentle mercy! cf. Rom. 2:4; 9:19-23

II. The Fruit of PATIENCE (Col. 3:12-13)

Macrothumia is often translated “long-suffering” and is closely connected to _______ & unity. cf. 1 Cor. 13:4; Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-13 Patience is Required when we Experience:

1. Oppression – wrongful abuse & mistreatment

2. Provocation – deliberate actions that arouse anger

3. Irritation – faults, failures & personality conflicts

The fruit of patience is most often needed toward those who irritate us & is called “_______________.” cf. Eph. 4:2-3; Col. 3:12-13; 1 Thess. 5:14-15 Patience is also closely related to _______________. cf. Matt. 18:21-35; Eph. 4:2-3; Col. 3:12-13 When “preaching the Word,” we are commanded to “reprove, rebuke & exhort, with great __________ and instruction.” cf. 2 Tim. 4:2-4

Practical Application:

Good & Bad Fruit – Mt. 7:16-20
Pray & Wait – Ps. 40:1-2; Jam. 5:7-11; Col. 1:9-12

Appointments with God

The Fruit of the SPIRIT – PATIENCE Galatians 5:22-23

Monday, November 21^st