February 5: Re-Created to Live in Harmony (Galatians 3:26–4:7)

To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:

Read Galatians 3:26-29 and discuss the following questions with your group.

1. What effect does becoming a follower of Jesus have on a person’s relationship with God?
2. What effect does becoming a follower of Jesus have on a person’s social status?
3. How does the gospel break down barriers between various kinds of people?
4. What does it mean that we, as Christians, are “Abraham’s seed” and “heirs according to the promise”?

Read Galatians 4:1-7 and discuss the following questions with your group.

5. According to Paul’s metaphor for spiritual realities, what are the differences between an underage heir, a slave, and an adult son?
6. What is significant about the fact that Jesus was “born of a woman” and “born under the law”?
7. What does it mean to you that you can call God “Father”?

To encourage personal application:

Lead your class in a discussion of the following questions.

1. What kind of people are you tempted to write off as hopeless in terms of following Jesus?
2. When have you witnessed the power of Christ breaking down walls of prejudice or disharmony?
3. How has being a follower of Christ impacted your attitude toward people different than you? How could you grow more in that area?