Small Group Guide: 
Fruit of the Spirit | Part 1 | Be Fruitful

Opening Prayer

Key Takeaways:
1. The fruit of the Spirit describes the character of Jesus Christ.
2. God uses fruit, not laws, to measure spiritual maturity.
3. Fruit can't be forced; it's produced by walking in the Spirit.
4. Fruit is evidence of a person's relationship with God.
5. Producing fruit is a command from God, not an option.

Discussion Questions:
1. What stood out to you most from the sermon? Why?

2. Pastor Kyle said, "God wants us to grow fruit." How does this idea of spiritual growth challenge or encourage you?

3. Discuss the difference between "looking good" (fake fruit) and "tasting good" (real fruit) in our Christian lives. How can we ensure we're producing genuine fruit?

4. How does the concept of "walking in the Spirit" impact your understanding of daily Christian living?

5. Fruit is evidence of our relationship with God. How can we use this idea to evaluate our own spiritual growth?

6. Reflect on the statement: "Fruit is not for you; it's for others." How does this change your perspective on spiritual growth?

7. How does the analogy of love being like breathing (inhaling God's love and exhaling love to others) resonate with you?

Practical Applications:
1. Self-Assessment: Take time this week to honestly evaluate which fruits of the Spirit are evident in your life and which ones need more development.

2. Daily Spirit Check: Each morning, consciously choose to "walk in the Spirit" by surrendering your will to God's leading.

3. Fruit-Bearing Relationships: Identify one person in your life who consistently demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit. Seek to spend more time with them and learn from their example.

4. Love in Action: Choose one practical way to show God's love to someone else this week, focusing on giving rather than receiving.

5. Prayer Focus: Spend time in prayer asking God to cultivate specific fruits of the Spirit in your life that you feel are lacking.

6. Scripture Meditation: Memorize Galatians 5:22-23 and reflect on one fruit each day this week.

Closing Prayer:
Lord, thank you for Your desire to see us grow and bear fruit. Help us to walk in the Spirit daily, yielding to Your will rather than our own. Cultivate in us the fruits that reflect Your character, so that others may see You through us. In Jesus' name, Amen.