Galatians 4:21-31

Grow:

• For a deeper look at God’s promise in Abraham’s life, watch this video.

• Are you more like Ishmael (earning, striving) or Isaac (receiving, trusting)? Why does this matter? Journal your thoughts.

Share:

• What steps can you take this week to trust God’s promises more than your own effort?

• When you see a friend “striving” this week, how can you remind them of God’s grace?

Connect:

• God used Sarah’s “impossible” situation to fulfill his promise to Abraham. What impossible situation do you need to entrust to God?

• How is giving grace more powerful than showing hostility to those who differ from us?

• Explore Galatians 5:1-12 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 4:8-20

Grow:

• As we return to our study of Galatians, this video provides a helpful overview.

• Choose one tangible way to simply enjoy Jesus this week! (worship music, walk and pray, journal gratitude, meditate on a passage)

Share:

• Paul became “like” the Galatians to reach them with the gospel. How can you “become like” the people in your life who need Jesus, without compromising the Truth?

• Ask someone living in genuine freedom to share with you how they kindle continued devotion to Christ.

Connect:

• Where are you most vulnerable to legalism? How can we help each other push against these tendencies?

• What tends to “cool” your affection for Jesus? What stirs you to love Him more?

• Explore Galatians 4:21-31 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

John 19:26-28 & Luke 23:44-47

Grow:

• Watch this BibleProject video for another look at Jesus’ crucifixion.

• Reflect on the crucifixion by listening to this playlist on repeat this week:

  Spotify or Apple Music.

• How does Jesus’ complete trust in the Father encourage your faith when life feels uncertain or painful? Reflect and journal your thoughts.

Share:

• What would it look like to “die to yourself” and live as a sacrifice to God today?

• How can Jesus’ example in his final hours encourage you toward compassion and attentiveness this week?

Connect:

• When facing grief or loss, do you tend to isolate or lean into community? What can we learn from Jesus’ words to Mary and John?

• Share one step you can take this week to more fully commit your life into the Father’s hands. Then pray for each other.

• Explore John 3:16-18, Romans 10:9-13, Acts 2:38, and Colossians 3:17 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Luke 23:32-38 & John 19:28-30

Grow:

• Consider how Jesus’ sacrifice atoned for our sins through this video.

• Reflect on the crucifixion by listening to this playlist on repeat this week:

  Spotify or Apple Music.

• How does the forgiving heart of Jesus, at a time of immense agony, deepen your love and understanding of Him?

Share:

• Jesus interceded to the Father on behalf of his “transgressors.” How can His example of mercy shape how you treat people who have hurt you?

• What is one specific step you can take this week to live in the freedom of forgiveness and the new life Jesus purchased with His blood?

Connect:

• Why is it easy to judge the “transgressors” at the crucifixion? How are we like them?

• What sin do you struggle to believe is fully forgiven? What keeps you from allowing Christ to cover even that sin? (Share. Then pray over one another).

• Explore John 19:26-28 & Luke 23:46 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.