INTRODUCTION
We all know that for one to grow and to stay healthy, one needs food (balanced diet), water exercise, etc.
Similarly, for one to grow spiritually, one needs spiritual food. Without food a person will grow weak and may eventually become ill and die. Lack of spiritual food also produces the same results in the spiritual life. Note also that the plant that bears fruit is well in the soil, well nourished and also receives pruning, fertilizing, etc. This lesson should be able to help you appreciate that God will take us through diverse experiences in life all aimed at helping us to resemble Christ or bear fruit.

QUESTIONS
1. From the long passage read, identify some conditions necessary for fruit bearing. Please take your time to discuss the points raised thoroughly.

2. From the texts below, what other conditions can you identify. Please explain them as they apply to your situation as students:
• John 14:15 - - Obedience to the Lord
• Hebrews 10:24-25 - - Fellowshipping
• I peter 2:21 - - Following Christ’s example in suffering
• Acts 1:8 - - Witnessing
• John 13:34-35 - - Love
• Rev. 2:10 - - Truth, faithfulness.

3. Of what good is the Word of God in our lives? II Tim. 3:16; Ps.119:9; I Peter 2:2

4. What is the significance of prayer and fasting as far as bearing of fruit is concerned? Support it with spiritual references.

5. What role does the Holy Spirit play in the believer’s spiritual life? Vrs 26-27.
Read also Eph. 1:13-14; I Cor. 6:9.