DIVINE SELF-CONTROL 1. John 14:9 tells us “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” 2. John 4:34 and 14:10b – 11 Jesus repeatedly told them that He was completely under divine control. He came to do His Father’s will, to speak His Father’s words, and to do His Father’s works. MASTERED SELF-CONTROL Matthew 9:34, 12:1-14, 21:23-27, 22:34-40, 26:57-67–Chief … Read More
SELF-CONTROL AND MY MIND
b. My total personality Mind. What does Scripture tell us regarding the mind in Romans 12:1-3 and Isaiah 26:3? Let us look at areas that relate to the mind. Thoughts: What does Mark 7:21a tell us about our thoughts? What does Isaiah 55:7 tell us we should do with these thoughts? In Ecclesiastes 7:25, what are we told to think … Read More
SELF-CONTROL AND MY SPIRIT
There are three areas that we must submit to Christ’s control, my whole spirit (a), my total personality (b) and my entire body (c). a. My whole spirit: 1. Intuition– Perception of truth. Example- Acts 10:34 2. Conscience– Moral sense to discern both good and evil. What do the following verses tell us about … Read More
SELF UNDER CONTROL
In Galatians 5:22-23, we find self-control to be the last fruit listed but this does not mean it is the least important. It is, perhaps, the one who have the most difficulty with. there are days when we find it quite easy to act the wy God would have u act. However, there are also days when we act in … Read More
MASTERED SELF-CONTROL
Because of this divine inner control, Christ was master of every situation He faced. Let us look at some of them: Matthew 9:34, 12:1-14, 21:23-27, 22:34-40, 26:57-67–Chief priests, elders, Sanhedrin, High Priest Matthew 26:47-50–Judas Matthew 27:11-14–Pilate Matthew 27:27-31– soldiers Matthew 27:39- 44–crowd As we read the above verses one thing stands out. Jesus was always in control. No matter what … Read More
DIVINE SELF-CONTROL
Self-control, temperance: The virtue of one who masters his desires and passions. As we study the fruit of self-control we must again look to God for our example and we see Him and His attributes best in Christ. 1. What does John 14:9 tell us? 2. What three things did Jesus tell His disciples about Himself in John 4:34 and … Read More
GENTLENESS ANSWERS-Week 5
Gentleness Lived Out a. Moses- Numbers 12:3– “Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.” b. David- 2 Samuel 16:9-11– Abishai shouts curses and insults at David and David, rather than allowing his men to kill Abishai, is convicted of his past iniquities and with a deep and humble … Read More
Gentleness’ Greatest Example
Who has set the greatest examples of humility, meekness and gentleness for us? Describe it Philippians 2:1-11.
Benefits of Gentleness
Looking back at the verses on God’s promises to the meek: What are the benefits of gentleness and meekness? How would you define gentleness in your own words? Is there someone that you know who personifies gentleness in its fullness? Are you willing to allow this threefold fruit of the Spirit to be a living part of your character? If … Read More
Promises of Gentleness (Part 2)
More verses that tell of God’s promises to the meek. Let us read them. a. Psalm 149:4 b. Isaiah 11:4 c. Isaiah 29:19 d. Matthew 5:5