8.13.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What are some things you associate with freedom?
- What are things the world says will bring freedom?
Read and Discuss
Galatians 5:19-21
19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, 21 envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I am warning you about these things—as I warned you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
- What stands out to you about the works of the flesh list?
- Why does Paul think that works of the flesh are obvious?
- What does it mean to practice these things?
- How is that different from repenting, but occasionally falling into sin by doing these things?
Galatians 5:16-18, 25
16 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
- What does it look like to walk and keep in step with the Spirit?
- What are some ways you get out of step with the Spirit?
- How have you seen the opposition of the flesh and the Spirit in your life this week?
Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
- What stands out to you about the fruit of the Spirit list?
- How does this compare to the works of the flesh list in verse 19-21?
- How have you seen the fruit of the Spirit increase in your life the longer you know Jesus?
- What does Paul mean by crucifying the flesh?
- How can you do that this week?
Discipleship Questions
- What is one thing you can do this week to walk by the Spirit?
- How has following Jesus given you freedom? What can you do to share that freedom with others this week?
- What passage of the Bible can you study this week to help keep you in step with the Spirit?
Memorize it!
Galatians 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- How does the Lord walk with you every day? Thank Him for giving the Spirit that we can be in His presence at all times.
Adoration- Worship the Lord for showing us the Fruit of the Spirit.
Confess- What are some tendencies you have toward following your flesh? Confess those things this week that led you to the works of the flesh. Ask the Lord to forgive you.
Others- Who has helped you walk in step with the Spirit? Pray for them this week.
Self- How can you walk in step with the Spirit this week? Pray that the Lord would equip you to be bold in your faith as you live for Him.