Words of Wisdom, Part 2: Living a Spirt-filled Life
June 29, 2025

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Message Review

Words of Wisdom is a series where our elders share a biblical theme, topic, or truth that has profoundly impacted them, and one they believe will impact you as well. This week, Mitch taught us what it means to live a Spirit-filled life. Doing the right thing isn’t about willpower or good intentions but being led by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit empowers us to reject the desires of the flesh and instead bear fruit that reflects God’s character. The challenge? Don’t rely on past experiences or worldly wisdom—listen to the wisdom within and keep in step with the Spirit.

Main Point: Making good choices and doing the right thing is dependent on living a Spirt-filled life.

Scripture References: Galatians 5:16-17, 19-25; Romans 12:2; James 1:19-20; 2 Corinthians 5:17

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Galatians 5:13-25 Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • How did your upbringing shape your sense of right and wrong? How does that still influence your decisions today?

  • When you’re trying to “do the right thing,” what voices or influences tend to guide—or misguide—you?

  • Can you think of a time when you knowingly chose the wrong thing? What made that choice feel easier or more appealing?

  • Read Galatians 5:16–17. How have you felt the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit in your life?

  • Read Galatians 5:19–23. Which “acts of the flesh” or “fruit of the Spirit” do you notice more in your life or the world around you?

  • Read Romans 12:2. What does renewing your mind practically look like for you?

  • Read James 1:19–20. What connection do you see between these verses and living a Spirit-filled life?

  • Mitch said living a Spirit-filled life is a process. Which part of that process are you focusing on right now?

  • Of the four practical steps—knowing God’s wisdom, monitoring your influences, responding rather than reacting, and embracing your Spirit-filled identity—which one is your next step, and why?

  • What next step do you need to embrace to live a Spirit-filled life? 

     

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