Fruit Of The Spirit Introduction and Guidelines – #FOSChallenge

Posted on by Kanayo Dike-Oduah in Bible Challenges, FOS Challenge

The Fruit of The Spirit Challenge is a SEVEN day challenge or buffet. We will read our foundation scripture Galatians 5:22-23 daily, and study a specific Fruit for each day with relevant scriptures.

The plan for each day is detailed below. The #FOSChallenge is not just about reading, I would love for us to share our understanding of what we have read with each other, so as you read, please hash-tag #FOSChallenge if you have twitter. In addition, email biblechallenge@outlook.com with your notes for each day/Fruit of The Spirit, or a summary and I will put it up on this blog page!

Galatians 5 will get a lot of us IN CHECK. We’re quick to say that we’re born again and have the Holy Spirit. But we don’t produce the fruit that reflects the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We claim to be transformed…let the fruits speak for themselves in our lives. Let’s learn about these amazing fruits. ‘My people perish for lack of knowledge’ (Hosea 4:6). A lot of us are perishing in the spirit and need to head to the A & E which is the Bible – God’s word! It’s time to change– let us forsake the fruits of the flesh so we can have a buffet on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Points that I haven’t touched on in my summary are covered in everyone else’s contributions, OR I have purposely left out to encourage you guys to touch on!

So…Lets Go (Starting 19/11)!

 Bible Challenge MOTTO: The Bible is JUICY. The Bible is LIFE. The Bible is for YOU!

STRUCTURE

The Challenge:

  • Read the scriptures assigned to each day/fruit.
  • Pick two/three scriptures as your ‘favorites’…or even ADD relevant scriptures.
  • Explain why they are your ‘favorites’ and how you can apply it to your everyday life!
  • Share your thoughts with everyone.
  • Manifest that fruit today!

Day One: Overview

Scripture(s) to read:

  • Galatians 5

Day Two: Love

Scriptures to read:

Day Three: Joy & Peace

Scriptures to read:

Day Four: Kindness & Goodness

Scriptures to read:

Day Five: Gentleness & Patience

Scriptures to read:

  • 1 Peter 3:15
  • Galatians 6:1,
  • 2 Timothy 2:24-26,
  • Titus 3:2,
  • Romans 12:12,
  • Isaiah 40:31,
  • Psalm 37:7,
  • Gen 29:20-28,
  • Isaiah 55:8
  • Ecclesiastes 3:1
  • Word for today (Judgmental Spirit – what gentleness isn’t) – I will post this up!

Day Six: Faithfulness & Self-Control

Scriptures to read:

  • 1 Samuel 12:24
  • Proverbs 3:3-4
  • Lamentations 3:22-23
  • Hosea 1-3 (Summary)
  • Proverbs 25:28
  • 2 Peter 1:5-7
  • 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
  • 2 Timothy 1:7
  • Daniel 3:8-28 (See #DanielChallenge – video below)
  • James 3:9-12
  • Word for Today (Impulsive Spirit Devotional – what Self-Control isn’t) – See Below

Day Seven: Finale & Testimonies

Scripture to read:

  • Galatians 5
  • John 15
  • Poem on Day 7 Blog

Published by Kanayo Dike-Oduah

Kanayo is a Multi-award winning, Author and Senior leader in education whose experience ranges from being a Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Head of Psychology and Lead Practitioner. Kanayo believes that these 3 elements are the driving force of her ministry and career. D.I.G; Drive, Integrity and Grace. Having a psychology degree provides me with a broad scope to experience many industries and fields of work. Although, my main aim is to continuously learn and also to share my knowledge and experience with others, within and beyond the constraints of the psychology community. Hence my pursuit to teach! Hopefully, the readers of this blog will find that it is infested with a scope of psychological knowledge, with the intention of conveying psychology in such a way that it is interesting and understandable to those who aren’t studying it as a discipline. In addition, you will find that I heavily cover various topics aside of psychology such as, Christianity because I am a Christian. I draw both passions together, Psychology and Christianity, observing how they complement and sometimes clash! This blog is where ‘Psychology meets Scripture’. As well as teaching Psychology, I know God has called me to do something far greater in this world. My passion is for His Word and to encourage others to read the Bible, fall in love with it, but most importantly…fall in love with The Author! My role of teaching is not limited to psychology. I strongly believe God is stirring up the ‘teacher’ office of the Five fold ministry in me. I’m a doctor by virtue, healing and performing heart surgery with words of encouragement. I am extremely driven and passionate about getting everyone; both Christians and non-Christians to read, understand and live out the word of God. To achieve this, I’ve created online Bible Challenges, whereby people around the world via social media, read a book in the Bible, one chapter a day and share what they have drawn out from the text. I have numerous Bible challenges, all accessible from my blog (www.doctorkanayo.com) and the YouVersion Bible App where over 250,000 people have completed my devotionals around the world. One Bible Challenge at a time, I aim to change the skewed perceptions of the Bible being irrelevant and to show the true reality that the bible is ‘juicy’, tremendously relevant, fun and easy to read. My one prayer is that my teachings and writings from His word, will touch at least ONE person. That would be a serious mission accomplished to the glory of God! If you have anything you would like me to blog about, do let me know by either commenting, or contacting me via my contact form. Thank you for visiting my blog. With love, Kanayo x

6 thoughts on “Fruit Of The Spirit Introduction and Guidelines – #FOSChallenge”

  1. Romans 12:12
    I know I’m quick to say something to god when iv prayed for something and my mind takes over thinking why hasn’t god answered my prayers yet or has he even heard me ? ..”patient in trouble,and keep on praying” if we have no patience we really don’t have faith.. what iv come to realise salvation is all about patience our timing is absolutely rubbish compared to Gods, you can’t even argue that but continue to pray and be patient and know that god will stay true to his promises and will bless us regardless. (Psalm 37:7)

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  4. Is this photo available for use in a book? I an writing a Bible study based on Galatians 5:22-23 and would like to use it as an illustration in my book. Thank you so much.

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