But the Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace... (Galatians 5:16, 19-23; Romans 9:1-5) Rev. Ron Lutjens

                                                         Sermon Questions & Reflections


     1) This side of heaven, as believers, we live with a divided self. Discuss that statement. What does this look like in our lives?

     2) Sermon quote from outline: “Godly sorrow and anguish are fruits of the Holy Spirit as much as joy and peace are.”
      Read over Romans 9:1-5 again. Why should we think of godly anguish and sorrow as fruit of the Holy Spirit? Have there been times in your life when you have experienced that truth?

     3) What was the root of Paul’s deep anguish? Who was this sorrow expressed over?

     4) Often times God uses our own past sins/struggles to give us love/compassion for others who struggle with the same sins. (Personal reflection) What area is God redeeming from your “old self”? How does being rooted in the love of Christ and His righteousness change our sorrow for the lost?

    5) What propels our love & joy in God? What are ways that we are cultivating that relationship in our lives?

     6) Are there lost family members or friends in our lives that we can pray for as a group?