February 19
Lesson 12 (KJV)
Freedom in Christ
Devotional Reading: Galatians 5:22–26
Background Scripture: Galatians 5:1–17
Galatians 5:1–17
1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Key Verse
Brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
—Galatians 5:13
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. Summarize Paul’s concern regarding the status of the Galatians.
2. Contrast the life of freedom in Christ with the life of slavery to self.
3. Describe a guardrail that helps keep him or her from slipping back into the ways “of the flesh.”
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. What Does a Free Person Look Like?
B. Lesson Background
I. Charter of Freedom (Galatians 5:1)
II. Threat to Freedom (Galatians 5:2–6)
A. Fall into Debt (vv. 2–4)
B. Hope in Christ (vv. 5, 6)
III. Commitment to Freedom (Galatians 5:7–12)
A. Run a Good Race (v. 7)
B. Avoid Ungodly Teaching (vv. 8–10)
C. Endure Persecution (v. 11)
D. Speak Boldly (v. 12)
Spiritual Gang Culture
IV. Responsibility of Freedom (Galatians 5:13–17)
A. How to Use Liberty (vv. 13, 14)
“Happy”
B. How Not to Use Liberty (vv. 15–17)
Conclusion
A. Set Free for What?
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Corinthians
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Ko-rin-thee-unz (th as in thin).
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Ezekiel
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Ee-zeek-ee-ul or Ee-zeek-yul.
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Jeremiah
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Jair-uh-my-uh.
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Mosaic
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Mo-zay-ik.
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What Do You Think?
How can we help one another be better at waiting “through the Spirit” for the stated hope?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding help for preteens
■ Regarding help for teenagers
■ Regarding help for young adults
■ Regarding help for middle-age adults
■ Regarding help for older adults
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