Bible class

Bible Unit 1 review

Love, Joy, Peace, and Patience — learn one story for each, with its passage, details, and core takeaway (ESV).

Question 1 of 120 correct

Which story goes with John 13:1-17, 34-35?

Fruit of the Spirit: Love

Study sheet

Love

John 13:1-17, 34-35

On the night before going to the cross, Jesus got up from supper, took a towel, and filled a basin with water.
He washed His apostles' feet, performing the lowest job in the house, traditionally done by a servant.
Peter objected at first, then asked to be washed all over.
Jesus gave an example (13:15) and a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you.

Core takeaway: Everyone will know we are His disciples by our love for one another (13:35).

Joy

Acts 16:16-34

Paul and Silas were dragged before the crowd, beaten, and locked in the inner prison with their feet in stocks.
At midnight, despite their painful circumstances, they were praying and singing hymns to God.
God sent an earthquake that opened the doors. Paul stopped the jailer from taking his life.
The jailer asked, 'What must I do to be saved?' He washed their wounds, was baptized, and rejoiced with his house.

Core takeaway: Christian joy is independent of outward circumstances because it rests in God's salvation.

Peace

John 14

Jesus comforted His disciples: 'Let not your hearts be troubled.' (14:1)
He promised to ask the Father to send another Helper — the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit would teach them and help them remember Jesus' words.
Jesus said, 'My peace I give to you; not as the world gives.' The world's peace depends on nothing going wrong.

Core takeaway: Jesus' peace is a gift, not something we earn or build. Do not be afraid.

Patience

John 6:22-71

The crowd followed Jesus because they ate the loaves, but Jesus urged them not to work for food that spoils.
Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life.' (6:35)
The people grumbled and many said, 'This is a hard saying; who can accept it?' Many disciples turned back and no longer followed Him.
Jesus asked the twelve, 'Do you want to go away too?' Peter answered, 'Lord, to whom shall we go?'

Core takeaway: Patience is staying with Jesus even when you do not yet understand His hard teachings.