Basic
Name all of the fruit of the spirit
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Where does true joy come from?
From the Lord. (Nehemiah 8:10 – "The joy of the Lord is your strength.")
Who waited many years for a son and was blessed with Isaac?
Abraham
What is self-control compared to in Proverbs 25:28?
A city without walls (lack of self-control)
Where in the Bible is the Fruit of the Spirit found?
Galatians 5:22-23
What kind of love does God have for us?
Unfailing and everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
Who showed kindness to Ruth and let her gather food from his field?
Boaz
In the Parable of the Talents, what does the master call his servant?
“Good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21)
Which apostle wrote about the Fruit of the Spirit?
Paul
In which letter does Paul describe the “peace of God, which surpasses all understanding”?
Philippians 4:7
Which Old Testament prophet waited years for a vision to be fulfilled and was told, “Though it tarries, wait for it”?
Habakkuk (Habakkuk 2:3)
In Lamentations 3:22–23, God’s mercies are described this way each morning.”
They are new every morning
Can someone have the Fruit of the Spirit without the Holy Spirit? Why or why not?
No, because the Fruit is produced by the Holy Spirit living in believers.
Which epistle, written from prison, emphasizes joy multiple times and is known as the "Epistle of Joy"?
Philippians.
What rich man called Jesus “good,” prompting Jesus to reply, “No one is good except God alone”?
The rich young ruler (Mark 10:17-18
1 Peter 3:15 instructs believers to answer with this trait when giving a defense of hope.”
gentleness
How does the Fruit of the Spirit contrast with the "works of the flesh" listed earlier in Galatians 5? Name at least 5 works of the flesh.
The fruit contrasts by showing godly character. Examples of works of the flesh: adultery, hatred, jealousy, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions (Galatians 5:19–21).
Which Old Testament book uses the word “love” more than any other?
Answer: Deuteronomy.
Reference: Deuteronomy emphasizes God's covenant love with Israel over 20 times.
In what book is it said, “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise... but is patient with you”?
2 Peter (2 Peter 3:9)
In pastoral instructions (Titus 2 / 1 Timothy), elders are called to display this virtue that mirrors divine steadfastness.”
faithfulness