Galatians: Be Free Wk 5

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With each week, the series gets better and better.
Let's watch week 5 together...

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questions to consider

Read Galatians 2:11-14 & Matthew 18:15-17.

What stood out to you in the sermon this week and what did God reveal to you in the Scriptures, maybe for the first time?

Share a time where you acted against your values because you were around a certain group of people and a time when you maintained your integrity. 

What does the exchange between Paul & Peter in Galatians 2:11-14 and the advice in Matthew 18:15-17 show us about how believers should handle conflict?

Read Matthew 7:1-6. How do we know when to talk to our brothers or sisters when they are out of step with the truth of the gospel?

In-Group Reflection Time: Who do you give permission to point out when you are out of step with the truth of the gospel?

Take 5 minutes right now to sit quietly and:

• Pray and ask God, "Who are the friends You have placed in my life that love me enough to point out when I am out of step?" Write their names down. Text them right now if needed.
• Consider how you respond to tough feedback and what God may be trying to tell you. “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
• Reflect on your current friendships. Are they centered around mutual encouragement in faith, or are they based more on worldly criteria? What steps can you take to cultivate gospel-centered relationships?

ACTION STEP

A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus

• What areas of your life are directed by the fear of what others might think of you?
• What practical next steps can you take this week to surrender that fear to Jesus and live in freedom?
• Take action based on what God showed you during our reflection time to give a close, Christian friend permission to let you know when you are out of step with the truth of the Gospel. ​

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