LifeGroup Notes
Big Idea
In Jewish literature, sons of God was a title of highest honor, used only for the members of righteous Israel, destined to inherit the eschatological - or end time - blessings. But now Gentiles - the rejected, the outsiders, the sinners, those who do not observe the law - are called sons of God. How could a Gentile ever be called a child of God? Paul’s answer is clear - through faith in Christ Jesus.
OPEN
In session 1 we looked at the Newness of Life and this week, Pastor David continues in the progression as we look at what it means to be Children of God in session 2. As He shepherded us through 1 John chapter 3, i was reminded of a supporting passage by the Apostle Paul that can also help us see our identity as children of God in Galatians 3:25-29.
What jumped out at you from the message this week? What led you to really think or even better, to change your actions?
What jumped out at you from the video?
READ
Read Galatians 3:25-29
25But since that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, 26for through faith you are all sons of God in Christ Jesus.
27For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ. 28There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female; since you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs according to the promise.
As a group, read Galatians 3:25-29. What is the first thing that faith in Christ brings us?
What does Paul want us, the gentiles, to know from this passage?
Why does Paul use the phrase sons of God?
What was Paul’s point when he used the analogy of a tutor or schoolmaster?
What has changed since the death burial and resurrection of Jesus?
What is the second thing we see Faith in Christ brings?
What is accomplished by those baptized by the Spirit of God?
What does it man to “put on Christ?”
Unity with Christ also means unity with…
What does unity with other believers mean?
What was so powerful about Christian unity in those days?
What is so powerful about Christian unity today?
LET’S PRAY
Consider the following questions as you pray together as a LifeGroup.
1. Have you experienced the sonship of Christ or are you still trying to earn your salvation through works and the law?
2. Are you, like the world, divided over ethnic, social and gender distinctions or do you see the ultimate unity that being a child of God brings?