Call to Fruitful Living
According to John 15:5, who is the vine, and who are the branches?
Jesus is the vine, and His followers are the branches.
According to 1 Corinthians 13:4, name one thing love does.
Love is patient or kind.
According to Psalm 119:9, how can a young person keep their way pure?
By living according to God’s Word.
According to Leviticus 19:11, name one dishonest practice God forbids.
Stealing, lying, or deceiving one another.
According to James 1:2–4: What can trials produce in a Christian’s life?
Perseverance, which helps develop maturity and completeness.
In Galatians 5:22–23, name three qualities that make up the fruit of the Spirit.
Any three: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
According to John 13:34–35, how will people recognize Jesus’ disciples?
By their love for one another.
In Matthew 5:8, who does Jesus say will see God?
The pure in heart.
According to Jeremiah 17:9, what does Scripture say about the human heart?
It is deceitful above all things and desperately sick (wording varies by translation).
According to Romans 8:28: What does God promise to do for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose?
God works in all things for their good.
According to James 1:5, what should someone do if they lack wisdom?
Ask God, who gives generously.
In Philippians 2:3–4, what attitude should Christians have toward others?
Humility; they should value others and consider their interests.
According to 1 Corinthians 6:18, what does Paul tell believers to do regarding sexual immorality?
Flee from it.
In Matthew 5:37, what does Jesus say our “yes” and “no” should be?
Let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no.
According to 1 Peter 4:16: If someone suffers because they are a Christian, what should they do?
They should not be ashamed but praise God for bearing Christ’s name.
According to Romans 12:2, what should Christians avoid, and what should happen to their minds?
They should not conform to the world but be transformed by the renewing of their minds.
According to 1 John 3:18, how should we love—not merely in what, but also in what?
Not merely in words or speech, but in actions and truth.
According to Romans 13:14, what should Christians do instead of making provision for sinful desires?
Clothe themselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.
According to Acts 5:29, when human authority directly conflicts with God's command, whom must we obey?
God rather than human beings.
According to 1 Thessalonians 5:18: What does God tell Christians to do in every circumstance?
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus.
According to John 15:4–5, what happens when we remain in Christ?
We bear fruit; apart from Him, we can do nothing.
In Matthew 5:44, what does Jesus tell His followers to do for their enemies?
Love them and pray for those who persecute them.
According to 2 Timothy 2:22, name two things a young person should pursue after fleeing youthful passions.
Any two: righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
According to Ephesians 4:25, what should believers do because they belong to one another?
Put away falsehood and speak truthfully to one another.
According to Romans 5:3–5: What sequence does Paul give for how suffering can lead to hope?
Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope.