Freedom Facts
According to Galatians 5:13, what are we supposed to use our freedom for?
To serve one another in love.
Who is described as “the way, the truth, and the life”?
Jesus
If you see a friend being left out at lunch, what is a loving action you can take?
Sit with them, invite them to join, or include them in your group.
Recite Galatians 5:13 (or as much as you can).
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
Dare: Say one kind thing about the person next to you.
Any kind word—reflecting God’s love.
What’s the difference between Christian freedom and worldly freedom?
Worldly freedom is doing whatever we want; Christian freedom is living free from sin to love and serve God and others.
What is the greatest commandment Jesus gave?
To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Your sibling annoys you. Instead of snapping back, what could you do to show love?
Respond kindly, walk away calmly, or choose patience.
Where in the Bible is the “Fruit of the Spirit” found?
Galatians 5.
Dare: Share one way you can live out love this week at home.
Examples: helping with chores, forgiving others, encouraging a sibling.....
What “law” does Paul say sums up all the others?
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
What is the second greatest commandment?
To love your neighbor as yourself.
Someone spreads a rumor about you. What’s a Christlike response?
Forgive them, don’t seek revenge, pray for them.
“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the ___.’”
The life.
Dare: Tell us one truth from the Bible or the lessons that encourages you.
Examples: “God loves me,” “Jesus is always with me,” “I can do all things through Christ.”
What is the danger of misusing freedom?
Using it as an excuse to sin or to be selfish.
In 1 Corinthians 13, what is greater than faith and hope?
Love.
You’re tempted to lie to get out of trouble. What would truth in love look like?
Being honest, even if it’s hard.
“According to John 8:32, what will the truth do for us?”
It will set us free.
Dare: Share one thing that’s hard for you about living God’s way.
Answers may vary—examples: peer pressure, forgiving, being honest....
Complete the phrase: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is ___.”
Freedom.
True or False: Love and truth always work together in Christian freedom.
True.
You’re given the choice between serving yourself or serving others. What does Christian freedom call you to do?
Serve others in love.
“In Matthew 22:37–39, Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. What is the second?”
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Dare: Commit to one action this week that shows love and truth.
Answers will vary, but should be specific (ex: helping someone, telling the truth even if hard, praying for someone).