The Spirit Produces Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness (May 5, 2024)
Unit Theme: The Fruit of the Spirit
May 5, 2024 (Lesson 10)
THE SPIRIT PRODUCES LONGSUFFERING, GENTLENESS, GOODNESS
- Longsuffering Through the Spirit (Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 4:1-4; James 5:7-11)
- Gentleness Through the Spirit (Proverbs 15:1; 2 Timothy 2:23-26; Titus 3:1-5)
- Goodness Through the Spirit (Luke 10:30-37; Ephesians 4:29-32; 5:8-10)
Central Truth: The Holy Spirit produces longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness in the believer.
Focus: Affirm the value of—and seek to have in our lives—longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness by the Spirit.
Evangelism Emphasis: When sinners turn to Christ, the Holy Spirit begins to transform them into Christ’s likeness.
Golden Text: “Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Patience Rewarded (Genesis 26:16-26)
Tuesday – Our Longsuffering God (Nehemiah 9:26-31)
Wednesday – Our Gentle Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6)
Thursday – Lead Gently (2 Timothy 2:23-26)
Friday – A Kind Neighbor (Acts 9:36-43)
Saturday – Choose Kindness (Ephesians 4:29—5:2)