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Join our Alpha Discipleship Group for a session led by CJ Love, PhD on Constructive Theology. Explore 1 Corinthians 12:1-14, the Fruits of the Spirit, and the importance of the Old Testament for Christians. Engage in discussions, prayer, and fellowship. Bring a dish to share for our dinner at 6:00 PM. Let loose and connect with the Holy Spirit. Mark your calendars for June 8th at 6:45 PM!
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Prayer Pentecost Novena: Day 5 Holy Spirit Prayer 1 Corinthians 12:1-14 Be still Closing Prayer
Let loose the goose Class 6 Growing in the Spirit An Alpha Discipleship Group By, CJ Love PhD Constructive Theology
Housekeeping • Welcome! • Tomorrow I need help! • What to expect . . . • June 8th • 6:00 PM Dinner • 6:45 PM Prayer • Please bring a dish to share! (Chips count.) • Got questions? Please ask! This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Table Talk How did you experience joy this week? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Last Week’s Question . . . Why is the O.T. still important for Christians? God still honors all covenants O.T. teaches us about the Father and our history We are bound by all “Jewish” moral laws (just not ritual laws) Galatians 5:13-21 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Jesus’ Prayer for You: John 17 What does he ask for? V 26
How do I know I am growing in the Spirit? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Name the Fruits of the Spirit This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
The Spirit leads to the fruits or traits • Love • Joy • Peace • Patience • Kindness • Generosity • Faithfulness • Gentleness • Self-control This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Pause and Ponder • Are you growing in the fruits of the Spirit? • Love • Joy • Peace • Patience • Kindness • Generosity • Faithfulness • Gentleness • Self-control This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Growing in the Spirit . . .1 John 7-21 • Called to love one another • Love is God • Growth in love • V 20 • Called to testify that the Father sent the Son • 2 Tim 4:1-4
Testifying: Acts 8:26-40 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Questions • What struck you in the talk tonight? • How do you see the Holy Spirit in everyday life? • How is God calling you to grow in the gifts of the Spirit? • Have you seen an increase of the fruits of the Spirit? Explain. • How do you evangelize?
Come Saturday night for food, fellowship, and to let loose the Goose!
Prayer Come Holy Spirit, Come Holy Spirit, Come Holy Spirit, Amen