Daily Prep The Sinful Nature

Desires
God’s Spirit Within Us
Desires
Daily devotional preparation
In conflict with In conflict with
for next week’s lesson
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Galatians 5:16-26
July 5, 2009 Shows itself in acts like: Yields fruit such as:
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Those who live according to it will Those who live like this belong to
small groups or classes sponsored by that church. Permission is granted to share a sample with someone
from another church once, but Daily Prep may not be provided to persons in another church on a regular not
basis.

HOW TO USE DAILY PREP: Print Daily Prep onto both sides of your paper, then cut the paper in half to
make two-sided 8 ½ by 5 ½ inch devotional guides. Give one to each student the Sunday before the lesson to FRIDAY, July 3, 2009 In contrast to the acts of the sinful
use during daily quiet time. Take to prospects during the week. nature, Paul lists in Galatians 5:22-26 the fruit of the Spirit. Look at that list
again and write in the space below the qualities on that list that would enable
MONDAY, June 29, 2009 In Galatians 5:16-18, Paul describes the church members to avoid relationship problems:
conflict between our old sinful nature (which, though dead, is still kicking) and
our new spiritual nature we received when we accepted Christ as Savior and
Lord. Begin filling in the chart on the back of this sheet with information about
the two natures. (You should be able to complete the top three rows.)

TUESDAY, June 30, 2009 Read Galatians 5:19-21 and finish

filling in the first column of the chart. SATURDAY, July 4, 2009 Here’s a case study for you. Read in 1
Corinthians 1:10-12 about a fellowship problem in the church at Corinth. Which
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009 Read Galatians 5:22-26 and finish “sinful nature” acts and attitudes were the source of the problem?
filling in the second column of the chart.
Which “fruits of the Spirit” could be the solution to the problem?
THURSDAY, July 2, 2009 Relationship problems within a church’s
membership are the result of sin. Read again Galatians 5:19-21, where Paul lists
several acts of the sinful nature. List here the ones that sometimes cause relation-
ship problems in a church: SUNDAY, July 5, 2009 Putting Christ and others ahead of
ourselves is a key to harmony in the church. Read Philippians 2:1-4. Is their a
fellowship problem in your own church? What “sinful nature” acts and attitudes
are the source of the problem? What “fruits of the Spirit” could be the solution
to the problem? What steps will you personally take?
Subtract your total for the first group Look back over how you rated yourself.
from your total for the second group.
The maximum positive score is 27. The
maximum negative score is -45. Where
Reflect on the behaviors that need to
come out of your life and the qualities
that need to come into your life.
Teacher’s Toolbox
are you on this scale? Spend some time in silent prayer.
Getting your class into God's Word
and God's Word into your class
Acts of the Fruit of the ! Allow 5-10 minutes for mem-
sinful nature Spirit bers to complete the form and ExcitingBibleStudy.com Bible Series

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spend time alone in reflection and Galatians 5:16-26
prayer. July 5, 2009
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! Remind the class that none of us is perfect and we all have room for
improvement in our spiritual lives. © 2009 David Williams. Thank you for using Teacher’s Toolbox. When a church or individual purchases
Teacher’s Toolbox, a church license is granted. Teacher’s Toolbox may be freely duplicated for use in the
! Lead them in a closing prayer of thanksgiving for what the Spirit has purchaser’s church and in any small groups or classes sponsored by that church. Permission is granted to
already done in transforming them and commitment to give Him greater share a sample with someone from another church once, but Teacher’s Toolbox may not be provided to
control over their lives. persons in another church on a regular basis.

HOW TO USE TEACHER’S TOOLBOX: Make a four-page folded teacher’s leaflet from the first two sheets
by printing two-sided (or by putting the blank sides together). The other two sheets are for duplicating,
displaying, distributing, or otherwise using as called for in the lesson plan.

Getting Started
Stick figures
! On the chalkboard, draw two stick figures. On one, add wings and a
halo. On the other, add horns and a tail. Ask the class what these two
figures symbolize. They may say "angel" and "demon" or give some
similar answer.
! What if I were to tell you that both of these are you? Then what
would they symbolize? Wait for responses, which will probably indicate
that the stick figures symbolize the old nature and the new nature.
! Today we are going to see how Paul contrasted the kind of life we
live on our own and the kind of life we live by the power of the Holy
Spirit within us.

Exploring God's Word and 3. Designate half the class as

Choral reading Group 1 and the other half as
! Give each person a copy of the Group 2. Point out the lines to be
following (duplicate Item 1). Ap- read by All.
point persons to be Readers 1, 2,
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 Choral Reading READER 1 Faithfulness! the lives of individual Christians? Sexual immorality
READER 2 Gentleness! " How do you explain the exis- Impurity
READER 1 So READER 3 And self-control! tence of some of the qualities de- Debauchery
READER 2 I ALL Against such things there is no scribed as "fruit of the Spirit" in Idolatry
READER 3 Say.... law. the lives of unbelievers? Witchcraft
READER 1 Live by the Spirit, READER 1 Those who belong to Christ " How can you tell whether or not Hatred
READER 2 And you will not gratify the Jesus... a person is a Christian? Discord
desires of the sinful nature. READER 2 Have crucified the sinful " How do we who belong to Christ Jealousy
GROUP 1 For the sinful nature desires nature... Jesus go about crucifying the sinful Fits of rage
what is contrary to the Spirit, READER 3 With its passions and de- nature with its passions and desires Selfish ambition
GROUP 2 And the Spirit desires what sires. (verse 24)? Dissension
is contrary to the sinful nature. GROUP 1 Since we live by the Spirit, " What is the difference between Factions
READER 1 They are in conflict with GROUP 2 Let us keep in step with the living by the Spirit and keeping in Envy
each other. Spirit. step with the Spirit (verse 25)? Drunkenness
READER 2 So that you do not do what ALL Let us not become conceited, " Why is verse 26 an appropriate Orgies
you want. provoking and envying each other. word of warning for those who TOTAL
READER 3 But if you are led by the have the fruit of the Spirit?
Spirit, you are not under law. Contrasting lifestyles Fruit of the Spirit.
GROUP 1 The acts of the sinful nature ! Divide the chalkboard into two Making It Personal For each of the following, rate yourself
are obvious: columns. Head the left column, Self-evaluation using the following scale:
READER 1 Sexual immorality. "Acts of the Sinful Nature." Head ! Give each person a pencil and a 0: This quality is not in my life at all.
READER 2 Impurity and debauchery. the right column, "Fruit of the copy of the following (duplicate 1: This quality is in my life, but not to
READER 3 Idolatry and witchcraft. Spirit." Item 2). a great degree.
READER 1 Hatred. ! Have members look at the pas- 2. This quality is very evident in my
READER 2 Discord. sage and call out words and Self-Evaluation life.
READER 3 Jealousy. phrases that fit in the left column. Acts of the Sinful Nature. 3. This quality pervades my life.
READER 1 Fits of rage. Have someone write their re- For each of the following, rate yourself
READER 2 Selfish ambition. sponses on the chalkboard. using the following scale: Love
READER 3 Dissensions. ! Then have members call out sug- 0: This behavior is completely out of Joy
READER 1 Factions and envy. gestions for the right column. my life. Peace
READER 2 Drunkenness, orgies. Have those added to the chalk- 1: This behavior is in my life, but not Patience
READER 3 And the like. board. to a great degree. Kindness
GROUP 2 But the fruit of the Spirit is: 2. This behavior is very evident in my Goodness
READER 1 Love! Group discussion life. Faithfulness
READER 2 Joy! ! Use these questions to lead a 3. This behavior is a terrible problem Gentleness
READER 3 Peace! class discussion: in my life. Self-control
READER 1 Patience! " How do you explain the exis- TOTAL
READER 2 Kindness! tence of some of the "acts of the
READER 3 Goodness! sinful nature" in churches and in (item continued on page 4)
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 Choral Reading Choral Reading
READER 1 So READER 1 Factions and envy. READER 1 So READER 1 Factions and envy.
READER 2 I READER 2 Drunkenness, or- READER 2 I READER 2 Drunkenness, or-
READER 3 Say.... gies. READER 3 Say.... gies.
READER 1 Live by the Spirit, READER 3 And the like. READER 1 Live by the Spirit, READER 3 And the like.
READER 2 And you will not GROUP 2 But the fruit of the READER 2 And you will not GROUP 2 But the fruit of the
gratify the desires Spirit is: gratify the desires Spirit is:
of the sinful nature. READER 1 Love! of the sinful nature. READER 1 Love!
GROUP 1 For the sinful nature READER 2 Joy! GROUP 1 For the sinful nature READER 2 Joy!
desires what is con- READER 3 Peace! desires what is con- READER 3 Peace!
trary to the Spirit, READER 1 Patience! trary to the Spirit, READER 1 Patience!
GROUP 2 And the Spirit de- READER 2 Kindness! GROUP 2 And the Spirit de- READER 2 Kindness!
sires what is con- READER 3 Goodness! sires what is con- READER 3 Goodness!
trary to the sinful READER 1 Faithfulness! trary to the sinful READER 1 Faithfulness!
nature. READER 2 Gentleness! nature. READER 2 Gentleness!
READER 1 They are in conflict READER 3 And self-control! READER 1 They are in conflict READER 3 And self-control!
with each other. ALL Against such things with each other. ALL Against such things
READER 2 So that you do not there is no law. READER 2 So that you do not there is no law.
do what you want. READER 1 Those who belong do what you want. READER 1 Those who belong
READER 3 But if you are led to Christ Jesus... READER 3 But if you are led to Christ Jesus...
by the Spirit, you READER 2 Have crucified the by the Spirit, you READER 2 Have crucified the
are not under law. sinful nature... are not under law. sinful nature...
GROUP 1 The acts of the sin- READER 3 With its passions GROUP 1 The acts of the sin- READER 3 With its passions
ful nature are obvi- and desires. ful nature are obvi- and desires.
ous: GROUP 1 Since we live by the ous: GROUP 1 Since we live by the
READER 1 Sexual immorality. Spirit, READER 1 Sexual immorality. Spirit,
READER 2 Impurity and de- GROUP 2 Let us keep in step READER 2 Impurity and de- GROUP 2 Let us keep in step
bauchery. with the Spirit. bauchery. with the Spirit.
READER 3 Idolatry and witch- ALL Let us not become READER 3 Idolatry and witch- ALL Let us not become
craft. conceited, provok- craft. conceited, provok-
READER 1 Hatred. ing and envying READER 1 Hatred. ing and envying
READER 2 Discord. each other. READER 2 Discord. each other.
READER 3 Jealousy. READER 3 Jealousy.
READER 1 Fits of rage. READER 1 Fits of rage.
READER 2 Selfish ambition. READER 2 Selfish ambition.
READER 3 Dissensions. READER 3 Dissensions.
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 Self-Evaluation Self-Evaluation
Acts of the Sinful Nature. Fruit of the Spirit. Acts of the Sinful Nature. Fruit of the Spirit.
For each of the following, rate yourself For each of the following, rate yourself For each of the following, rate yourself For each of the following, rate yourself
using the following scale: using the following scale: using the following scale: using the following scale:
0: This behavior is completely out of 0: This quality is not in my life at all. 0: This behavior is completely out of 0: This quality is not in my life at all.
my life. 1: This quality is in my life, but not to my life. 1: This quality is in my life, but not to
1: This behavior is in my life, but not a great degree. 1: This behavior is in my life, but not a great degree.
to a great degree. 2. This quality is very evident in my to a great degree. 2. This quality is very evident in my
2. This behavior is very evident in my life. 2. This behavior is very evident in my life.
life. 3. This quality pervades my life. life. 3. This quality pervades my life.
3. This behavior is a terrible problem 3. This behavior is a terrible problem
in my life. Love in my life. Love
Joy Joy
Sexual immorality Peace Sexual immorality Peace
Impurity Patience Impurity Patience
Debauchery Kindness Debauchery Kindness
Idolatry Goodness Idolatry Goodness
Witchcraft Faithfulness Witchcraft Faithfulness
Hatred Gentleness Hatred Gentleness
Discord Self-control Discord Self-control
Jealousy TOTAL Jealousy TOTAL
Fits of rage Fits of rage
Selfish ambition Subtract your total for the first group Selfish ambition Subtract your total for the first group
Dissension from your total for the second group. Dissension from your total for the second group.
Factions The maximum positive score is 27. The Factions The maximum positive score is 27. The
Envy maximum negative score is -45. Where Envy maximum negative score is -45. Where
Drunkenness are you on this scale? Drunkenness are you on this scale?
Orgies Orgies
TOTAL TOTAL

Acts of the sinful nature Fruit of the Spirit Acts of the sinful nature Fruit of the Spirit

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Look back over how you rated yourself. Reflect on the behaviors that need to Look back over how you rated yourself. Reflect on the behaviors that need to
come out of your life and the qualities that need to come into your life. Spend come out of your life and the qualities that need to come into your life. Spend
some time in silent prayer. some time in silent prayer.

Galatians 5:16-26 July 5, 2009 Bible Series Item 2 Galatians 5:16-26 July 5, 2009 Bible Series Item 2