February 5
Lesson 10 (KJV)
Re-Created to Live in Harmony
Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:12–17
Background Scripture: Galatians 3:26–4:7
Galatians 3:26–29
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 4:1–7
1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
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Key Verse
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
—Galatians 3:28
Creation: A Divine Cycle
Unit 3: The Birthing of a New Community
Lessons 10–13
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Describe the means by which God’s grace makes all His people to be of equal standing before Him.
2. Explain the connection between faith in Christ and being of Abraham’s seed.
3. Articulate one way his or her church can better demonstrate its commitment to the equal standing of all Christians before God.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. The Boundless Variety of Humanity
B. Lesson Background
I. Foundation of Equality (Galatians 3:26–29)
A. Role of Faith (v. 26)
B. Role of Baptism (v. 27)
C. Result of Oneness (vv. 28, 29)
Inheritance Fiasco
II. Establishment of Equality (Galatians 4:1–5)
A. That Was Then (vv. 1–3)
B. This Is Now (vv. 4, 5)
Adoption Turbulence
III. Outcome of Equality (Galatians 4:6, 7)
A. No Longer Alone (v. 6)
B. No More a Servant (v. 7)
Conclusion
A. The Great Sameness of Status
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Abba
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Ab-buh.
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Aramaic
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Air-uh-may-ik.
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Judaizers
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Joo-duh-ize-ers
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What Do You Think?
What responsibilities do Christians have to confront the injustices of inequality that exist outside the church? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Responsibilities of Christians as individuals
■ Responsibilities of the church as a body
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