Ghost Stories—The fruit of the Spirit Small Group Discussion Opportunities

Jason Hall Discuss these questions together:

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1. Where did you see the Holy Spirit at
"Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in work in your life this week? September 2, 2018
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John 15:5 (NLT) 2. Read Galatians 5:16-26 together. Given: $
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1. We choose who ______________________________________________________________________ our lives you in this reading?

“So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what 3. How do you experience the tension of your own nature warring against
your sinful nature craves.” Galatians 5:16 (NLT the work of the Spirit in your life?

4. What ways do you create space in your life on a regular basis to allow the
2. The fruit in our _________________________________________ will show who is guiding us Holy Spirit to guide you?

5. Where have you seen the fruit of the Spirit evident in your life this week?
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, What is an area of life that you need to create space for the work of the
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Spirit currently?
There is no law against these things! “ Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

6. What is a next step for you as disciple right now?

3. The ________________________________________________________________ we often feel is our sinful - Follow Jesus?
- Join Mission (Serve others)?
_______________________________________________________________________ nature against the Holy - Choose Community (Join a group)?
Spirit - Bring a Friend (Intentionally invite someone along on your
faith journey)?
- Give Generously (Serve others with your time, talent, treasure)?

4. Through ______________________________________________________
nailed to the _________________________________________________
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of
their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.”
our sinful nature has been
Galatians 5:24 (NLT)
September 9-30, 2018 Prayer Focus: Families
One of the greatest values of the church is its potential to provide
community for kids and youth. Children and teenagers need to know that the
church is a place where they can show up and be safe, a place where they
can have meaningful dialogue with another trusted adult. and a place where
they can ask difficult questions.

5. We __________________________ by the Spirit and we must follow the leading of the
________________________________
1. Pray for parents to be willing partners with the church--to take advantage
of the available resources and connect with other families by attending
monthly FX with their children, attend Middle/High School service or mid-
week small groups.

“Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every 2. Pray for the small group leaders as they build relationships with their
part of our lives.” Galatians 5:25 (NLT) groups. (be present; be prepared; connect well with their few)

Connecting people to Jesus through intentional 3. Pray for the children and youth of our church. (meaningful connections
relationships with one another. with their peers and small group leaders)