March 12, 2022

Discussion Questions:

Abraham and Sarah relied on themselves to make God’s promises come to pass.

Have you ever done something similar? What were the results?

When have you seen God do something that seemed impossible in your own life or that of someone around you?

Paul uses an allegory drawn from Hagar and Sarah (Gal. 4:21-31) to emphasize that we are children of God, heirs of the promise, and thus have all the rights and freedoms that this affords us.

Why was Paul’s allegory helpful in explaining Law and grace?

List some of the rules and regulations which Christians imagine will make them acceptable to God.

How does your position as a child of God grant you freedom?

Galatians 5:1 reminds us to stand fast in the liberty we have in Christ.

What does it mean to you that Christ has made you “free?” What implications does that have for your life?

What are some ways you can enjoy the freedom you have in Christ – in your relationships, in your attitudes, in your behavior?