YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD

ICEBREAKER
Which of your parents’ traits did you inherit?

We’re discussing a series called “New Year. New You.” And, it’s all about “Strengthening your core for a healthier life” meaning your spiritual core, your Identity in Christ. Today we’re talking about the principle “You Are a Child of God.” 

REVIEW & DISCUSS
​Read or Review Romans 8:14-17 and Galatians 4:6-7.

YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD

The children of God are led by the Spirit. How is this different from being led by the Law?

Why is it important that Paul used the phrase “adopted to sonship” even for women? Is this sexist?

What is the significance that in Galatians 4:6, Paul uses the phrase God sent the “Spirit of his Son” into our hearts?

Of what are we heirs and co-heirs with Christ?

TAKEAWAY
What difference does it make in your daily life that you are a daughter of the King, a son of the Almighty, a royal heir to the kingdom of God, a co-heir with Christ himself to the presence of the very Spirit of God and all the strength, power, and peace that it brings?

PRAYER
First, take some time to ask people to identify prayer needs related to the discussion about encouraging one another.​Second, take some time to ask for additional prayer requests. Then close your time together in prayer.