Lesson 5 · Upper Room: Growing Deeper

The Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit

The Holy Spirit not only fills us — He changes us and equips us. He grows His fruit in us and gives gifts to serve others.

Key verse

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”

Galatians 5:22 · NKJV

The fruit of the Spirit

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22–23) This is the character of Christ formed in us.

The gifts of the Spirit

“The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) God gives gifts — like wisdom, faith, and healing — to build up the church (1 Corinthians 12:8–11).

Power to witness

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” (Acts 1:8)

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  • Galatians 5:22
  • 1 Corinthians 12:7
  • Acts 1:8

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Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version (NKJV).