Set Free to Live Free

Read Galatians 5:1-15

Icebreaker — What is a special way a friend can show encouragement and care for you that feels personal?

1. Reflection: What thoughts came to mind as you read this passage? Which parts are clear or confusing to you?
   

2. Freedom: When are you most prone to feel free as a Christian? When do you feel burdened by guilt, unrealistic expectations, or religious obligations?
   

3. Yoke of Christ: Read Matthew 11:29. What seems to be the primary difference between the way of Jesus and the regulations of religious legalism?
   

4. Distractions: What are some distractions or influences that pull you away from faith in Christ? Do you tend to drift away intentionally or unintentionally? What might need to change for the good of your relationship with God and others?
   

5. The Cross: How has your understanding of the cross impacted your beliefs in God and power to save?
   

6. Personal growth: In what specific ways have you grown in your affections and appreciation for other Christians in the past year?
   

7. Personal application: How do you see God using you to show love for others within the church or community?