Renewed / Clothed with Gentleness

October 15, 2023

Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 3:14-16

Study Questions

1. Read Galatians 5:13-23. Contrast the “acts of the flesh” with the “fruit of the Spirit”. Specifically, how is gentleness a contrast to wrath or rage? How does Paul describe life in the Spirit? What is the difference between the natural self and the spirit-controlled self?

2. A practical definition for gentleness is “turning the reins of your anger and aggravation over to the Holy Spirit”. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being “I’m never angry” and 5 being “I’m always angry”, what is your anger rating? What would your spouse or close friend say?

3. How do the following encounters from the life of Jesus illustrate having the “eyes of Jesus”, i.e., gentleness? See: Luke 18:15-17; John 8:1-11.

4. Read Matthew 11:28-30. What is Jesus’ invitation? What comfort do you find in bearing the yoke of following Jesus? Why?

5. What are some things you can do daily to allow the Holy Spirit to overcome anger and rage with godly gentleness?

6. Have you been praying each week during this series that the Holy Spirit would mold you to His likeness in these areas? Has that been helpful in living your life more surrendered to Him? Have you noticed change?

Some questions adopted from: https://pathwaychurch.com/discussionguide/the-life-you-always-wanted-discussion-guide/gentleness-discussion-guide