Like Jesus - Living in the Fruit of the Spirit

Fruit of the Spirit - 9 character qualities

• fruit = καρπός

Love is the overarching quality - John 13:34-35

Fruit is produced by the Spirit in us - Galatians 5:16-17

Galatians 5:22-23

Joy:

In the Old Testament:

• שִׂמְחָה /  שָׂשׂוֹן  / גִּיל 

In the New Testament:

• χαρά / eὐφροσύνη / ἀγαλλίασις

Where do we see Joy in the Scriptures?

• Psalm 65:11-12
• Psalm 126:5-6
• Psalm 104:15
• Psalm 105:43
• Isaiah 51:11
• Luke 2:10
• Luke 10:21
• Matthew 5:11-12
• Philippians 4:4
• 2 Corinthians 6:10

I am not joyful when:

1. I experience challenges and difficulties

• 2 Corinthians 1:8
• James 1:2
• whenever
• consider = evaluate or measure
• embrace the lesson

2. I have unresolved conflict in my life

• Hebrews 12:15
• Joseph the son of Jesse = Genesis 50:20
• Paul in prison = Philippians 1:18 + 1:3-5
• seek to resolve the conflict
• Romans 12:18
• focus on the people in your life who are life-giving

3. I have sinned or failed

• 2 Samuel 11-12
• Psalm 32:3-5
• Psalm 51:10 + 12

4. I am comparing myself to others

• Luke 15:28-30

5. I am anxious or worried

• Philippians 4:6-7
• worship
• pray
• share
• trust
• 2 Timothy 1:7

David’s prayer to the Lord:

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. - Psalm 51:12