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.

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.