House of the Lord, Run to the Father, Glory Belongs, O Come All Ye Faithful

What kinds of freedom do you enjoy the most? Does any of those freedoms come with a price?

Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave although he is owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. 3 So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. 4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 6 Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

INTRO (1 Corinthians 15:3-5)

FREEDOM FROM PERFORMANCE (Galatians 4:1-11, Galatians 3:23-24, Romans 3:20, Hebrews 10:11-12, John 8:34-36)

FREEDOM FROM PSEUDO PREACHERS (Galatians 4:12-20, Acts 20:29-30, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 4:1-3)

FREEDOM TO PARTAKE OF HIS PROMISES (Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 4:7, Genesis 16:2-6, 21:9-10, Galatians 5:1)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about people?
• What did you learn about the gospel?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “THE GOSPEL SETS US FREE”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Pray for the gospel to spread widely among those in our nation who don’t know the true gospel yet.

This coming Christmas holiday, more than giving material gifts, share the gospel of Jesus Christ to family, friends, co-workers and even strangers.

Take advantage of the celebrations you will share with loved ones to talk about why Jesus came to earth 2,000 years ago and give them the opportunity to experience true freedom from sin’s bondage through the gospel of Christ.

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.

• PRAY for the protection, safety and release of kidnapped American Christian missionary, Kevin, serving in Niger (West Africa). For God to turn the hearts of the kidnappers to repentance and salvation. Peace and comfort for Kevin’s family.

• Pray for persecuted Christians in Sudan and Nigeria) — many have been beheaded and murdered; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.

• PRAISE God that the rest of the living Israeli hostages have been restored to their families safely! Continue to pray that even all the dead hostages will be returned to their families for burial.

• For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory. For Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism; may this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.

• For protection of Iranian, Syrian and Lebanese Christians and other minorities, and freedom from oppression. Pray for the gospel to spread rapidly throughout their region.

• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented.

• Typhoon victims in different parts of the Philippines.  Seek God’s mercy upon our land. May many more Filipinos turn to Jesus!

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• For elders, pastors, dleaders, and families to become holy, humble, harmonious, happy, and heart-working.

• Ministries and churches expand worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.