Sermon Discussion

Sermon: Majesty – Jesus is Freedom

Text: Galatians 5:13-26

Introduction

Freedom is a concept we hear often in our culture. Our society holds to the belief that everyone should have freedom. Yet, what we choose to do with our freedom may really enslave us. In the message, Pastor Charlton reminds us that we have two choices: to be self-seeking or to choose Christ. If we choose to be self-seeking, it will lead us down the path to enslavement and lose of freedom. But if we choose Christ, we are able to experience true freedom in all aspects of our lives.

Discussion Questions

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “freedom”? What kinds of images does it bring up in your mind?
2. What are some things people do to get “freedom” in their lives but end up enslaving them?
3. Read Galatians 5:22-23. Which of the fruit of the Spirit have you seen developing in your life? Which of the fruit are still missing in your life?
4. How do you daily “crucify the sinful nature with its passions and desires”? What are the challenges to this?

Moving Forward

As humans, we have the tendency to use our freedom to choose the path of temporary pleasures but lasting destruction. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit working in our heart that bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These things don’t come through hard-work or self-discipline but comes from a conscious choice of living for Christ.

Meditate

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.  – Galatians 5:22-23