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Worship Guide for November 14

November 12, 2021


Prepare for Sunday morning worship by using the guide below.

Galatians 4:8-20

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods. But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more? 10 You observe days and months and seasons and years! 11 I am afraid I may have labored over you in vain.

12 Brothers, I entreat you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong. 13 You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first, 14 and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. 15 What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. 16 Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth? 17 They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may make much of them. 18 It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose, and not only when I am present with you, 19 my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! 20 I wish I could be present with you now and change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.

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Summary: Over the last few chapters, Paul has been making a theological argument in an attempt to help these new Christians walk in the joy of sonship by the power of the Spirit.  In our passage, he shifts to a more pastoral tone.  He appeals to them to not return to slavery, even a new kind of slavery.  The great apostle shows us the heart of ministry as he again embraces suffering for their sake and for the sake of the gospel.

Review and Apply

What are some "legalistic ways" that you slip into in the faith?  What external rituals do you put trust and hope in? Confess these to a friend.  
 
Why is legalism so tempting? What does freedom look like in the gospel?
 
Explain in your own words, "I am known by God." How does this help us turn away from self-salvation projects?
 
To what degree do you seek the affirmation of others?  Specifically, how do you seek to increase your value in the life of other people?  
 
Which aspect of gospel ministry do you seek to have in your life? 

What change in you would indicate that "Christ is being formed in you"?

How can others help you in this eternal endeavor?


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