Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. To be spiritually mature is to show the fruit of the Spirit of Christ in our lives. These nine-session LifeGuide® Bible studies from Old and New Testament passages highlight each quality and inspire us to nurture the Spirit's fruit in our lives.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.



Offner has for many years worked with students in the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship chapter at the University of Illinois. She has also helped to lead and promote hundreds of Bible study groups in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Getting the Most Out of Fruit of the Spirit


1. Love - 1 John 4:7-16


2. Joy - Luke 24:33-53


3. Peace - Isaiah 43:1-7


4. Patience - Matthew 18:21-35


5. Kindness - 2 Samuel 9


6. Goodness - Psalm 107


7. Faithfulness - 2 Chronicles 20:1-30


8. Gentleness - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12


9. Self-Control - 1 Samuel 26


Leader's Notes