Here are thought-provoking discussion and application questions that fit naturally with Dr. David Jeremiah’s message, “The Best Evidence of the Spirit.” They are designed for personal reflection, small groups, Sunday School, or a sermon discussion.
The Best Evidence of the Spirit
Thought-Provoking Questions
Key Text: Ephesians 5:18–21 (ESV)
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18 (ESV)
1. Controlled by the Holy Spirit
Read
- Ephesians 5:18–21
- Galatians 5:16–25
Questions
- If someone watched my life for one week, what would they conclude controls me?
- What occupies my mind most throughout the day?
- What circumstances reveal that I am relying on my own strength instead of the Holy Spirit?
- How do I typically respond when my plans are interrupted?
- Am I known more for reacting in the flesh or responding with the Spirit’s fruit?
- What area of my life have I not fully surrendered to God’s control?
Dig Deeper
If the Holy Spirit had complete control of your speech, schedule, finances, relationships, and entertainment, what would change first?
2. Filled with God’s Word
Read
- Colossians 3:16–17
- Psalm 119:105
Questions
- Is God’s Word my primary source of truth, or do I allow culture, media, or emotions to shape my thinking?
- When was the last time Scripture corrected my attitude or behavior?
- Can I identify recent decisions that were clearly guided by God’s Word?
- Am I reading Scripture merely for information or for transformation?
Dig Deeper
If someone only knew what you posted online or talked about publicly, would they recognize that God’s Word richly dwells in you?
3. Living in Christ’s Peace
Read
- Philippians 4:6–7
- John 14:27
Questions
- What situations consistently rob me of peace?
- Do I pray before I panic?
- What fears reveal areas where I have not fully trusted God?
- Am I attempting to control circumstances that belong in God’s hands?
Dig Deeper
Would people describe you as someone who brings peace into a room—or tension?
4. A Life of Prayer
Read
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Colossians 4:2
Questions
- Is prayer my first response or my last resort?
- What does my prayer life reveal about my dependence on God?
- Am I spending more time talking to people about my problems than talking to God about them?
- When God delays an answer, how does that affect my faith?
Dig Deeper
If your prayers from the last month were answered today, who besides you would be blessed?
5. A Heart of Gratitude
Read
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
- Psalm 100
Questions
- Do I thank God only when life is easy?
- What difficult circumstance has God used to strengthen my faith?
- How often do I complain compared to how often I give thanks?
- Is gratitude the exception in my life or my normal attitude?
Dig Deeper
What hidden blessings have you overlooked because you were focused on what you wished God had done differently?
Looking at Christ
Read
- Philippians 2:5–11
Questions
- How perfectly did Jesus model dependence upon the Holy Spirit?
- What evidence of Christ’s character is becoming more visible in my life?
- If I claim to follow Jesus, what should people increasingly see in me?
Personal Inventory
Rate yourself from 1 (Rarely True) to 5 (Consistently True).
| Question | Rating |
|---|---|
| I intentionally seek the Spirit’s guidance each day. | ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 |
| God’s Word shapes my daily decisions. | ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 |
| Christ’s peace governs my reactions. | ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 |
| Prayer is a consistent priority. | ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 |
| Gratitude defines my attitude. | ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 |
| Others see the fruit of the Spirit in me. | ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 |
Challenge Questions
- If your family were asked whether your life demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit, what would they honestly say?
- What evidence in your life points to the Holy Spirit’s work—and what evidence points to self-reliance?
- Are you pursuing the gifts of the Spirit more than the character the Spirit produces?
- Would you rather appear spiritual before people or become genuinely transformed before God?
- When was the last time someone thanked God because of the way you reflected Christ?
- If gratitude is the overflow of a Spirit-filled life, what does persistent grumbling reveal about the condition of your heart?
- Is your relationship with Christ producing visible transformation, or merely religious activity?
- If today were the only day someone observed your walk with Christ, what conclusions would they draw about the One you follow?
Closing Reflection
If the greatest evidence of the Holy Spirit is not merely what He enables us to do, but who He transforms us to become, what evidence of His transforming work is most visible in your life today—and what evidence do you pray will be unmistakable a year from now?
“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” — 2 Corinthians 13:5 (ESV)
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