As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to YIELD fruit in keeping with the repentance that we claim. What exactly is this fruit? What's our part in cultivating it, and what is God's? What things do we allow in our lives that threaten to choke it out? In session one, we explore the call to YIELD fruit in our lives and examine whether or not our lives show evidence of the salvation we claim.

Verses Used:

Luke 8:11-15

Galatians 5:19-21 & 24

Ephesians 5:7-11

Galatians 5:22-23 & 25

John 15:1-5

Discussion Questions:

What resonated with you most from this week’s message, and why?

In Luke 8:11-15, Jesus describes one soil (life) that yields fruit and others that do not. Why is it impossible for an unbeliever to yield fruit?

What prevents believers from yielding fruit? (See Luke 8:11-15) To what degree is the fruit in your life being choked out, and what is the cause?

How does the Bible describe the fruit we are called to yield? (See Ephesians 5:9 & Galatians 5:22-23) Which one is your greatest struggle?

How does God cultivate spiritual fruit in our lives? Do you have any examples you can give from your own life? (See John 15:1-5, James 1:2-4, & Hebrews 12:11 )

What participation do we as believers have in yielding fruit in our own lives? How can we be more intentional in preparing the soil of our hearts to yield fruit? (see John 15:1-5, Philippians 2:12 , & Galatians 5:24-25)