2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
God’s word is for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, to complete us and equip us for every good work.

3. Colossians 1:10
So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, bearing fruit in every good work.

4. James 2:14
What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

5. ARE WE EXPOSING AN EMPTY TOMB?

6. WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY HOW

7. Who should bear fruit?
Those who are already justified, you and I, are the who of bearing fruit.

8. Romans 7:4
Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to Him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God.

9. Who should bear fruit?
Us as the WHO, living to glorify God and advancing His kingdom here on earth.

10. What is fruit?
The fruit of the spirit are the characteristics of God’s own Spirit.

11. Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no Law.

12. Where are we to bear fruit?
Always being “a-where” of the opportunities God has placed in each of our days.

13. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

14. When are we to bear fruit?
It isn’t always easy or convenient, but it is always a choice we make to respond to what God wants to do through us.

15. Galatians 6:9-10
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

16. Why are we commanded to bear fruit?
Bearing fruit by the one who is justified has eternal purpose and blessing.

17. Why are we commanded to bear fruit?
Purpose for the kingdom
Blessing for us
Deepens our union with Christ

18. How do we bear fruit?
We bear fruit through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit as we respond in obedience to what God wants to do through us.

19. How do we bear fruit? Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
What is our response to the Holy Spirit?

20. How do we bear fruit? Our response to the Holy Spirit:
Surrender your day to the Holy Spirit
Keep in step with the Spirit
Walk by the Spirit

21. How do we bear fruit?
He is the vine, you and I are the branches (John 15).

22. Application
Do you know the fruit of God's Spirit as He has listed them in His Word? If not, take the time to get to know them.
Inventory: What are the various hats/roles that God has you placed in at this time in your life?
How are you bearing fruit? Is it a result of abiding in Christ, accessing and responding to the Holy Spirit?