4. The God who is my resource and cover

A. Shade of guidance

B. Shade of comfort

C. Shade for rest and strength

5. The God who is an eternal protector

A. God has already been there

B. God is ever present help

C. God never leaves or forsakes

1. Your choices of help

A. Idols or good luck charms

B. Government and power

C. Money and riches

D. Education and smarts

E. The LORD, the Maker of Heaven and earth

2. The God who never sleeps or slumbers

A. God is never surprised

B. God is never unprepared

C. God is never out of reach

3. The God who grounds me in truth

A. Difference of an 8:28 mentality

B. Determination to get up and try again

C. Deer feet faith

1. Overcoming past sins

A. Confess and forsake

B. Forgive and forget

C. Freedom to share and serve

2. Overcoming on-going sin

A. True repentance of sin

B. Flee temptation

C. Meditate on Scriptures

D. Find Godly example

E. Become an example

3. Overcoming future temptations

A. Walk with God daily

B. God is all knowing and good

C. Honor God in every day and in every action

D. Don't hurt family and friends

1. When you sow in the sinful nature

A. You reap selfishness

B. You reap regret

C. You reap corruption

2. When you sow in the Spirit

A. You reap a life of satisfaction

B. You reap a life of adventure

C. You reap a life of eternal value

3. You reap later than you sow

A. Some people are unappreciative

B. Harvest requires persistent work

C. It is hard to wait for harvest

D. Harvest requires us to depend on God

4. You reap more than you sow

A. If you sow more then you reap more

B. Sow with joy knowing harvest will come

C. Rewards come after the harvest

1. When a Christian is overtaken by sin

A. Those who are spiritual (fruit of the Spirit) should act

B. They should have a restoration ministry

C. They should act in gentleness

D. They should examine self

2. When a Christian is overtaken by life

A. Those who are spiritual are part of your life

B. Those who are spiritual will care

C. Those who are spiritual fulfill the law of Christ

3. When a Christian is overtaken by a bad attitude

A. "I am too good to help"

B. "I am so good that I need praise"

C. "I need you to help me"

1. The goals of the Christian life

A. Glorify God every day

B. Show the character of Christ

C. Share the Good News of Jesus Christ

2. Truths about the fruit of the Spirit

A. They are interwoven

B. They are developed by the Holy Spirit

C. They prove you are a Child of God

3. The inner characteristics of the fruit

A. Agape love is the unconditional love of God

B. Joy that is not dependent on circumstances

C. Peace that overcomes worry and anxiety

4. The outer characteristics seen in treatment of others

A. Patience with people and troubles

B. Kindness is generous actions of giving and deeds

C. Goodness is authentic and consistent kindness

5. The defining characteristics

A. Faithfulness is reliable and trustworthy

B. Gentleness is strong but caring

C. Self-control is mastery over desires

1. The Christian's Daily Walk

A. The command to walk with the Spirit

B. The choice is a daily decision

C. The Christlike day - or not

2. The Christian's Enemies

A. The sinful nature (the flesh)

B. The world system

C. The devil and his demons

3. The Evidence of the Sinful Nature (the Flesh)

A. Sexual sins

B. Idolatry

C. Sins dealing with people

D. Substance abuse sins

4. The Christian's Warning

A. Make sure the Spirit of God lives within you

B. Make sure the Spirit of God is working within you

C. Make sure the Spirit of God is guiding you

1. The timing of God's eternal plan

A. The Greek language and culture

B. The Roman roads and peace

C. The religion of false gods, false righteousness

2. The Savior of God's eternal plan

A. God sent His Son from Heaven

B. Born of woman as a man

C. Born under the law (to live a perfect life)

D. To redeem those under the law (imperfect)

E. To adopt into the family of God

3. The children of God's eternal plan

A. God sent His Spirit into your hearts

B. Teaching us to cry out to God as Father

C. Making you an heir of God