Our passage today is from: Titus 3:3-7

What does it look like to savour God's kindness towards us in Christ, and therefore image him to those around us? Today, we're continuing to think through how gazing on Christ and growing in our knowledge of him, impacts how we increasingly bear his image and grow in the fruit of the Spirit.

This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.

A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.

Today's book recommendation was No Greater Love by Rebecca McLaughlin.

You can also find the recipe Felicity mentions here!

Our passages today are from: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Colossians 1:10-12 and Colossians 3:12-13

As we continue with our fruit of the Spirit series, today we're dwelling on Patience, or forbearance and long-suffering - all these words are used in the Bible to describe this essential quality of anyone who's following Jesus. Join us as we talk through both God's patience with us, and how that impacts our patience with others, both in 1 Timothy and Colossians.

This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.

A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.

Our recommended book from today is Fly Through the Bible by Colin Smith, if you would like a copy, you can find it here.

Our passage today is from: Ephesians 2:13-22.

Peace. With God, within ourselves, and with others. There's so much to talk about here in in our next Bible study on the fruit of the Spirit, as we acknowledge that almost every New Testament letter begins with 'peace' in some way. But today, we're rooting our conversation in Ephesians 2, as we press into what it really looks like to grow in both our understanding and application of peace.


This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.

A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.

You can find the book, Literarily by Kristie Anyabwile, recommended on today's episode here.

You can find the questions to chat over with a friend from today's episode here.

Our passage today is from: Luke 10:17-24

What does true Christian joy look like? How and where did Jesus display this fruit of the Spirit, and what does it look like for us to keep growing in joy? Join us for this next Bible study in the fruit of the spirit as we look at Luke 10 together.

This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.

A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.

This weeks recommended book, Delighting in Jesus, can be purchased here.

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Our passages today are from: Galations 5:22-23 and John 15:1-13

We're delving into the topic of love today - the first fruit listed in Galatians 5. It's big, it's weighty - and it's ultimately all about Jesus, who loved us and gave himself for us. We're looking at John 15 in this online Bible study for women. Is there someone you could meet up with to talk about this essential fruit of the Spirit?

This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.

A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.

You can purchase the recommended book in todays episode here. For more resources mentioned in the epside or to sign up to our newsletter, visit the season page on our website.

We're thrilled to be kicking off our season in the Fruit of the Spirit by welcoming back Natalie Brand onto the podcast, as we begin by considering the root of the fruit, and why understanding our union with Christ is so essential for this season. Natalie is a writer and Bible teacher. She has authored several books, including ‘Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology’ and ‘The Good Portion: Salvation’. She has a Ph.d in systematic theology from the University of Wales and lectures in theology.

This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.

A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.
Find this weeks recommended book '52 weeks in the Word', published by Moody here.

Why not check out our resources page for the season which has books and podcasts on the fruit of the spirit.
For more books on the union with Christ, check out:
Union with Christ
Found in him
One with my Lord
Christ our life

One of our main desires for this upcoming season is that we would be fervent in prayer for the Lord to be at work, transforming us more & more into the image of his Son. 

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Two sisters and a cup of tea - the Bible study podcast for everyday life - is coming your way for another season! This season we're looking at each Fruit of the Spirit in turn and what it looks like to grow not only in our knowledge of Christ, but also to grow in becoming more like him.

Fruitfulness abounds from the very first pages of Scripture. As God speaks, the result is the plentiful, overflowing fruit of his labour. His exuberant creation becomes a glorious canvas, displaying the wonder of his majesty. Large expanses are filled and deep wells populated, as the earth bursts with riotous colour and life. Fruitfulness abounds.

Within moments of reading of his own fruitfulness; we then hear him commanding his image bearers: 'Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it'. Fruitfulness is in our DNA. But what kind of fruit are we to bear, not just as those made in the image of God, but as those who are in Christ, as new creations?

These are some of the questions we’ll be delving into in our deep dive into the Fruit of the Spirit - come and join us on the journey!

Our first episode drops next week on Friday 17th January when we are joined by our guest, Natalie Brand - see you then!

In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website.

Sarah & Felicity answer questions submitted by our listeners in this bonus episode.

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Questions in this episode include:

• If you were a biscuit, what biscuit would you be? (2m 16sec)
• Have you got any favourite family Christmas traditions and any recommendations for advent resources to use at home (2m 53sec)
• Are there any more sisters or brothers and a bit more about our childhood (6m 51sec)
• Which biblical person other than Jesus do you most look forward to meeting in glory? (10m)
• What are your favourite types or genres of book to read? (11m 51sec) 
• What book or author has had the biggest influence on your life, or each of our lives? (13m 15sec)
• How do we serve our local churches? (15m 52sec)
• How do you manage to make the Bible a priority in a busy day when you aren't a morning person? (19m 14sec)
• How have you grown in your Bible handling skills (21m 15sec)
• Top tips for women who want to step out in teaching the word (24m 30sec)
• Lots of the Bible takes so much work to understand. Is it inaccessible? And why not? (27m 10sec)
• How long does it take to prepare each episode and how do you go about preparing? (30m 12sec)
• How much does it cost to make an episode of your podcast? (32m 10sec)
• How can we pray for the Two Sisters team this month? (33m 55sec)

As we finish our Micah bible study, we discuss the ways in which this book has hit our hearts and caused us to know and worship our incomparable God more.

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Micah gives us his heart in this final chapter of our online bible study. We hear his lament, but also his hope and his resolve to wait for his saviour.

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