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.

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.