Small Group Guide: Walking in the Spirit

Opening Prayer:

Start by inviting God into the conversation. Ask Him to open your hearts, guide the discussion, and help you apply what you’ve learned to your everyday life.

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Key Takeaways:

🔥 There’s a daily battle between our flesh and our spirit—one pulls us toward selfishness, the other toward God’s purpose.
🔥 Walking in the Spirit isn’t automatic—it’s a daily decision to surrender and be led by God.
🔥 The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of God working in us, not something we force or manufacture.
🔥 True victory doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from letting go and allowing the Spirit to lead.

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Discussion Questions:

1️⃣Tug-of-War: Pastor BJ used the analogy of a tug-of-war between the flesh and the Spirit. Where do you feel this tension most in your life?

2️⃣Rules vs. Transformation: Being led by the Spirit isn’t about legalism but about real change. How do you recognize the difference between just following rules and truly experiencing transformation?

3️⃣Works of the Flesh: Read Galatians 5:19-21. Which of these areas do you struggle with the most? What makes it difficult to overcome?

4️⃣Fruit of the Spirit Check-In: Read Galatians 5:22-23. Which aspects of the fruit of the Spirit do you see growing in your life? Which ones do you need to develop more?

5️⃣What’s Guiding You? Pastor BJ said,“What grows in your life reveals what guides your heart.” What does the “fruit” in your life say about what’s leading you?

6️⃣ Letting Go: The sermon emphasized that victory isn’t about pulling harder but about letting go and letting God lead. How can you start applying this in your daily life?

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Practical Application:

✅ Daily Surrender: Each morning, pray a simple prayer: “Holy Spirit, I surrender my plans, decisions, and actions to You today.”
✅ Fruit Check: Before bed, reflect on where you displayed the fruit of the Spirit and where you struggled. Journal your thoughts.
✅ Meditate on Scripture: Spend time in Galatians 5:16-25 this week. Pick a verse that speaks to you and commit it to memory.
✅ Find an Accountability Partner: Check in with someone from the group regularly about your commitment to walking in the Spirit.
✅ Know Your Triggers: Identify situations that pull you toward fleshly reactions and create a plan for how to respond with Spirit-led choices.

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Closing Prayer:

Ask God to help each of you walk in the Spirit daily, surrendering control and allowing His fruit to grow in your lives. Pray for strength, wisdom, and a deeper connection with Him this week.

🙌 Let’s live this out and walk in the Spirit together!