FRUIT
...No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine...
John 15:4
Engage in Wonder
Consider the entire life-cycle of a tree. What takes place before any fruit develops? Consider how this relates to our spiritual formation.
How can you tell the difference between fruit that is good & sweet vs. fruit that is rotten or tasteless?
What causes good fruit to be sweet? List everything that helped that fruit to become as sweet as possible?
Why do you think God made fruit colorful and sweet and fun to eat?
How are fruit and seeds connected? Ponder God’s use of exponential expansion throughout creation.
God’s physical illustrations often point to a spiritual parallel. Consider the fruit of the Spirit alongside physical fruit, what connections can you make? (Gal 5:22-23)
Leaves represent a “covering” in the Bible. How are leaves and fruit connected?
Testimony: Share your story about a time when you made a choice to follow Jesus through a long and difficult season that resulted in good & sweet fruit.
How does fruit illustrate God's story?
Print the complete Bible Study that is perfect for discussion with your home fellowship group or family.
--- Activities to awaken your child-like imagination ---
blueprints
Roughly sketch or jot down notes to design a fruit that could have been included in God's story. Give it interesting features and abilities.
creation
Using a creative artform of your choice, use your blueprints to showcase your imaginative design and the way it could have appeared in God's story.
testimony
Reflect on a time when you personally experienced or witnessed someone walking with Jesus through a long and difficult season that resulted in good & sweet fruit.
storytelling
Using your reflections as the inspiration, showcase your testimony using any storytelling style you prefer. Optionally, include the fruit you designed in your tale.
