The Spirit Produces Faith, Meekness, Temperance (May 12, 2024)
Unit Theme: The Fruit of the Spirit
May 12, 2024 (Lesson 11)
THE SPIRIT PRODUCES FAITH, MEEKNESS, TEMPERANCE
- Faithfulness by the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 21:18-22; Hebrews 11:1-2, 6)
- Meekness by the Spirit (Psalm 25:8-11; Matthew 5:5; 11:28-30)
- Temperance by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Peter 1:3-8)
Central Truth: The Holy Spirit produces faith, meekness, and temperance in the believer.
Focus: Explore the impact of—and seek to have in our lives—faith, meekness, and temperance by the Holy Spirit.
Evangelism Emphasis: Through salvation, a sinner will find strength to live by faith and experience true meekness and self-control.
Golden Text: “According as his divine power [God] hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3).
Daily Devotions
Monday – Faith Tested (Genesis 22:6-14)
Tuesday – Justified by Faith (Romans 4:1-5, 18-25)
Wednesday – Learn in Meekness (Psalm 25:8-15)
Thursday – Witness With Meekness (1 Peter 3:13-18)
Friday – Integrity and Self-Control (Genesis 39:5-12)
Saturday – Self-Controlled and Holy (1 Peter 1:13-16)