Galatians 4:1-7

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 

What caught your attention and encouraged you in studying Galatians 4:1-7?

How is a child heir like and unlike a slave, and what does this reveal about our status under the law?

How does Jesus set us free from the law and transform our status from slaves to sons according to Galatians 3:13 and 4:4-5 (cf. 2 Cor 5:21 and 8:9)?

Why is it important to remember that in Christ we’re not just redeemed from slavery but also adopted into sonship?

What are the biggest differences between living like a slave and living like a son or daughter of God?

How does adoption as sons move the theological truth of justification by faith down to your heart?

When do you most struggle to live like a beloved child instead of a fearful slave—and how does remembering and rehearsing the truth of the gospel reshape that?

How does the Spirit reassure you of your place in God’s family (Gal 4:6), especially in moments of fear and failure?

What daily practices help you live out of your identity as God’s beloved child rather than falling back into old patterns of slavery?

As you go into this week, what would it look like for you to live with the confidence, freedom, and intimacy of a beloved child rather than the fear or striving of a slave?