YOU ARE FREE

ICEBREAKER
What are some things in life from which you’d love to be free?

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 Free.” 

REVIEW & DISCUSS
YOU ARE FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND DEATH
Read or Review Romans 8:1-13. 

• ​Can you recall the difference between “the law of sin and death,” “the law of the Spirit,” and the “Law”?
• v2 - To be free from “the law of sin and death” means to have no obligation to sin. See also vs 12-13. How does this truth sit with you?
• So, from what are we free here and how does that feel to you?

YOU ARE FREE FROM GUILT
Read Hebrews 10:2 and then 9:14.

• 10:2 - What does this imply is the intent of the sacrifices?
• 9:14 - What does this say about the blood of Christ and our consciences?
• So, from what are we free here and how does that feel to you?

YOU ARE FREE FROM SLAVERY TO THE LAW
Read Galatians 5:1-3.

• Paul is referring to the “Law” here and its requirements of circumcision for the people of God. What is the Law and how is it a “yoke of slavery”?
• How is the law of the Spirit different?
• So, from what are we free here and how does that feel to you?

TAKEAWAY
​We often think of ourselves as “just a sinner who will always sin.” How does this biblical truth change that thinking? (“I am a saint”)

Some people even think of themselves and what they’ve done as being unforgivable. How does this biblical truth change that thinking? (“I am forgiven”)

We often think of the Christian faith as being filled with rules and laws and that we always have to work hard to “do better." How does this biblical truth change that thinking? (“I am better”)

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.