For Sunday, June 28, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, June 28, 2009.

1) Galatians 5:1-15
What does this passage teach about our freedom in Christ?
1 Corinthians 7:19; 1 Corinthian 8:9; 1 Peter 2:16
What do these passages add to your understanding of how to live your freedom in Christ?

2) Galatians 5:7-12
What did Paul think of those trying to force the Gentile Christians into circumcision? How much sin or false teaching does it take to ruin the message? What bit of yeast is negatively influencing your life right now?
2 Peter 3:17-18
How can you make these verses a prayer for yourself? For someone else in your life?

3) Galatians 5:13-15
According to this passage, how can balance be found between grace and freewill in our lives?
Mark 12:28-31
Jesus says this summarizes all the Law. What did He mean by that?

4) Galatians 5:1-6
According to this passage, what really counts in life? Examine yourself: do you have faith? Is it expressed in love or some other way?
1 Thessalonians 1:3
Examine your motivations. What or Who is fueling your actions and attitudes? Make this verse into a prayer.