Covenant Identity: Slaves or Sons? (Galatians 4:1-11)
Covenant blessing, Covenant Fulfillment and Covenant Identity.
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Covenant Identity: Slaves or Sons? (Galatians 4:1-11)
Opening Thoughts
Review of situation and argument
Pressing the analogy which raises a question...
What are the “elements of the world” (stoicheia)?
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Thoughts:
Answer:
Exodus remixed:
Bondage
Redemption
Grumbling
Hear this personally: God has invited you in. Why go back?
Discussion Questions
- When is the last time you purchased something that you soon regretted? Looking back, was the original purchase worth it? Why or why not?
- When you see the Israelites grumbling in the wilderness, are you more likely to feel judgmental or compassionate? Why?
- In what ways does Israel’s journey map onto your faith story?
- When you feel like following Jesus is not worth it, what do you do to remind yourself of the truth?