Poineer Girls: “The Fruit of the Spirit” to “Following the Star”

Intro:

Gal 5 the Fruit of the Spirit

Matt2:1-12 The Wise Men

Outline:

The Fruit of the Spirit: “Walk by the Spirit” (Gal. 5:16-25)

Following the Star: “Have come to Worship Him” (Matt. 2:1-12)

Summary:

Illustration: Bowl of fruit, Star

Prayer:

The Fruit of the Spirit: “Walk by The Spirit” (Gal. 5:16-25 )

Walk by the Spirit (vs. 16-17)

Presently walk by the Spirit

You will not gratify the desires of the flesh

why is that such a problem?

The desires of the flesh are against the Spirit

The desires of the Spirit are against the flesh (they are opposed to one another)

Who am I going to live for, and walk with?

Your desire or God’s

Lead by the Spirit (vs. 18-)

If you are led (presently) by the Spirit- this is more of a rhetorical statement than a question

The Works of the Flesh: long list, jealousy, fits of anger, envy, etc.

Those who do them will not inherit the kingdom of God

The Fruit of the Spirit: love , joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have cruficied the flesh with its passions and desires.

What will I allow to influence me?

the Flesh or the Spirit

Keep in Step with the Spirit (vs.)

If we live by the Spirit (presently)

Let us also keep in step with the Spirit (presently)

What does my life presently show?

Application/Implications:

Renew the Mind (the Scriptures):

What caught your attention in this section?

Which verses or words would you like to study a little more this week?

Engage the Heart (humility vs. pride):

Enlist the Body (Words, actions, emotions):

Transitional phrase:

Following the Star: “We Have Come to Worship Him” (vs. )

A Star (vs. 1-6)

Jesus- it is all about Jesus!

After he was born in Bethlehem of Judea

In the days of Herod the King

Behold

Wise Men

from the east came to Jerusalem

Saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews”

for we saw his star when it rose

and have come to Worship him

King Herod

He was Troubled

and all Jerusalem with Him

Assembles the chief priests and scribes of the people

to inquire of them

Where the Christ was to be born.

Who’s Star am I living for?

Do you see Jesus as a threat to what you want to live for?

A Secret Search (vs. 7-10)

Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared

Herod sent them to Bethlehem saying

Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him”

After listening to the king, they went on their way

behold the star rose and went before them

when they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

Who or what will I allow to influence my life?

Herod’s search was fueled by fear

The wise men’s search ended in rejoicing and great joy

A Saviour (vs. 11-12)

Going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother

They fell down and worshiped him

opening their treasures they offered him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh

Jesus will later teach that where you heart is, there your treasure will be also. One of the ways to see where are hearts are is to see what we are offering our treasures to.

Being warned in a dream not to return to Herod

they departed to their own country by another way

How is my life different since i found Jesus?

Which way will you respond to Jesus? Worship him or be troubled because he is a threat to your way of life, your desires, your rule?

Application/Implications:

Renew the Mind (the Scriptures):

What caught your attention in this section?

Which verses or words would you like to study a little more this week?

Engage the Heart (humility vs. pride):

which way will you respond to Jesus? Worship him or be troubled because he is a threat to your way of life, your desires, your rule?

Enlist the Body (Words, actions, emotions):