1. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRUE DISCIPLE - PART III
Text: Luke 11:5-8; Galatians 5:22, (faithfulness, gentleness, self-control)
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRUE DISCIPLE - PART III

2. Let's See How These Characteristics are Blended into this Discourse of Jesus.

3. INTRODUCTION
"Before they call, I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear."
Isaiah 65:24

4. The point of this parable is not to keep on praying because God will eventually answer if you bother Him enough. The point is to be faithful in prayer because prayer opens the door for our gracious God to supply and even oversupply our needs.

5. I. FAITHFULNESS (FAITH KJV)
Hebrews 11:1;
Matthew 5:15;
Psalm 37:25,26

6. II. GENTLENESS (MEEKNESS KJV)
Biblical Expressions of Meekness
1. Restoring Backsliders - Galatians 6:1
2. Answering Opponents - I Peter 3:15

7. II. GENTLENESS (MEEKNESS KJV)
Biblical Expressions of Meekness
3. Receiving God's Word - James 1:21
4. Moses Symbolized Meekness – Numbers 12:3; Numbers 12:10

8. III. SELF-CONTROL 1. In our Anger - Proverbs 15:1; Ephesians 4:26,27
2. In Our Speech - Proverbs 19:28; Job 13:5; Ephesians 4:29
3. In our Eating - Proverbs 23:2; Proverbs 23:20

9. III. SELF-CONTROL (Contd.)
4. In Our Finances - Matthew 6:21; Romans 13:7,8
5. In our Work - Exodus 20:9,10

10. Song “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, and peace, patience, and kindness, goodness and faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control against there is no law when you live in the Spirit."