Empowered for Life

Josh Harbin
April 21^st, 2024
Ephesians 2:8-10

The grace of God is not a license to “

” your life away. Ephesians 2:10

Freedom in

must be balanced with the

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God has placed on our lives.

Our faith must have

. James 2:17

Grace doesn’t call us to

….but instead to

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the life that has been breathed into us. Colossians 3:12-14

presses us into a life of

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where we can say, “Not my will but

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be done”. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

in Christ is when you put your

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into action, trusting God for the

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, regardless of the

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. Matthew 11:28-30

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Discussion Questions:

1. What does it mean to balance freedom in Christ with the vision God has
   placed on our lives? How do we discern God’s vision for us based on Colossians 3:12-14?

2. How can we ensure that our faith has “feet,” as mentioned in James 2:17?
   What are some practical ways to put our faith into action?

3. What does it look like to trust God for the result, regardless of the outcome?
   How can we cultivate this kind of trust in our lives?

4. Can you share a personal experience where you’ve grappled with the tension
   between freedom in Christ and the call to sacrificial living? How did you
   navigate this tension?

5. What practical steps can we take as a group to ensure that we are living out
   our faith in a way that honors God’s vision for our lives and reflects His grace
   to others?