Book: Galatians

My God is “endlessly patient” (Exodus 34:6 MSG). And Christians are called to live out of that story. Patience for the long journey. Patience in the face of persecution. A patient trust in God’s timing.

Part 3 of the fruit of the Spirit series.

We are forced to change our understanding of “joy” to be something bigger, deeper, and longer lasting than “happy feelings.” What did Christ have on the cross? What did Paul have in prison? What did the church have in persecution? An abiding sense that the greatest gift of happiness has come and dwells within you. It means the search is over.

God is described in a variety of ways. But he is defined as Love (1 Jn 4:8). He fulfills every description of love in 1 Corinthians 13. And he wishes for you to live in the light of His love, and to be filled with His love. Join us in this first lesson on the fruit of the Spirit.