Galatians 6:6-10

Grow:

• Check out this article to better understand reaping and sowing.

• Reflect on ways sowing and reaping has played out in your life, both positively and negatively. Write out what you discover.

Share:

• What is one area where you sense God calling you to change what you’re sowing? Identify one practical step you can take today to begin sowing differently?

• Who could you “do good to” this week? What might that look like in word and action?

Connect:

• What are some subtle ways we might expect to reap good while sowing something else? Where in your life is this a reality right now?

• How can we encourage one another to keep sowing good seed, even when it’s hard?

• Explore Galatians 6:6-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 5:26-6:5

Grow:

• Discuss with another believer how these verses connect to the earlier theme of walking by the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-25).

• What is your immediate reaction to the question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Why? What can you learn from the heart of Cain’s response?

Share:

• How can you intentionally “move closer” to help someone bear their burdens this week?

• When did you last allow someone to help you “bear your burdens?” What keeps us from pursuing this more within the body of Christ?

Connect:

• Which of the two forms of conceit – superiority and inferiority – do you tend to struggle with more? How does this show up in your life?

• This summer, how can we begin to “carry one another’s burdens” better?

• Explore Galatians 6:6-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 5:13-25

Grow:

• Watch this video to better understand what it looks like to “keep in step with the Spirit.”

• To an outside observer, would the works of the flesh or the fruit of the Spirit be more evident in your life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.

Share:

• What daily routines could help you to practically “walk by the Spirit”?

• How could you use your freedom this week to serve others in love rather than indulging in the flesh?

Connect:

• How are you tempted to misuse your freedom to indulge the flesh? What are some practical ways we can strengthen each other to fight these temptations?

• What does it look like in our own lives when we are being led by the Spirit versus by our own desires (flesh)?

• Explore Galatians 5:26-6:5 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 5:1-12

Grow:

• For helpful insights into how to view Biblical Law, watch this video. Or for an overall summary of Galatians, watch this video.

• In your own words, write what “freedom in Christ” would look like for you in everyday living.

Share:

• What small step can you take today to embrace the freedom available in Christ?

• How can you practically live out “faith working through love” to those around you this week?

Connect:

• What are some modern equivalents of “circumcision?” (things we trust in to feel right with God).

• How is obedience that flows from freedom different from obedience to “earn acceptance?” Which one do you lean toward?

• Explore Galatians 5:13-25 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.