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
Promises of Gentleness (Part 1)
The following verses tell of God’s promises to the meek. Let us read them. a. Psalm 22:26 b. Psalm 25:9 c. Psalm 37:11 d. Psalm 147:6
Gentleness Lived Out
Let us look at the following examples of meekness: a. Moses- Numbers 12:3 b. David- 2 Samuel 16:9-11 c. Jeremiah- Jeremiah 26:14 d. Stephen- Acts 7:60 e. Paul- 2 Timothy 4:16
GENTLENESS ANSWERS-Week 4
GENTLENESS TOWARDS OTHERS a. Luke 10:30-35– In these verses we see a contrast. WE have the priest and the Levite, men set apart for service in God’s Kingdom, passing by on the other side refusing to humble themselves to minister to the injured Jew’s needs. Then we see the Samaritan, despised by the Jews, having compassion on the wounded Jew, … Read More
Gentleness’ Results
What does the gentleness of God do for us in 2 Samuel 22:36?