TODAY:

Galatians - Christ Alone Part 10: Set Free to Stay Free

BIG IDEA:

Christ has done everything to set us free, so live in freedom!

SCRIPTURES:

Galatians 5:1-12, Matthew 11:29-30, Titus 2:11-13

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Thinking practically, what do you think it looks like to live in the freedom of the Gospel?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: What effect does/would daily meditation on God’s grace have in your life?

Q: Do you more commonly react to your successes and failures in a gospel way, or in a works-righteousness way?

Q: Read Galatians 5:7-8. Can you identify anything or anyone who has sought to “cut in on” your freedom in Christ?

Q: What role does the Holy Spirit play in our ability to live in spiritual freedom?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: Are there situations in which you find it hard to love others? How would remembering God’s grace in those situations increase your love?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: How does the world define “freedom?” What differences are there between worldly freedom and freedom in Christ?

NOTES & QUOTES:

Scripture on Grace: John 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 6:14, Romans 3:23-24, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-13, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:1, Hebrews 4:16

“If we find ourselves unloving, the solution is not working harder to love better; it is to look to Christ, who gives us an unlosable, unshakable acceptance from the Father, and as we dwell on our hope, we will find our hearts melted by His love, and overflowing with love for others.” Tim Keller (Galatians For You)

ACTION STEPS

1) Memorize or meditate on scriptures that talk about God’s grace (see below)

2) When you fail spiritually, practice running toward God instead of hiding in shame.

3) When you succeed spiritually, practice giving God the glory rather than boasting in yourself.