one_anothering_|_by_walking_in_the_spirit.mp4

PRAY:

Have someone read Galatians 5:22-23 aloud. After you read it, spend a minute or two silently reflecting on the passage. Then spend some time praying as a group for anything that Galatians 5:22-23 draws to your mind or stirs up in your heart.

ASK:

  • What are some of the explicit rules you grew up with in your family?
  • Did you grow up with any unspoken rules in your family? How did you discern what these rules were?

READ:

Galatians 5:13-18, 24-26

SHARE:

  • What stands out to you from this passage?
  • How does freedom in Christ lead us to become servants of one another?
  • Have you experienced this tension between the Spirit and the flesh in your own life? How have you sought to keep in step with the Spirit when you experience this tension?
  • Have you found this to be true? Why is it so hard to walk in the Spirit when we are rushed and busy?
  • What is a practical step you could take to slow down and become more attentive to the Spirit’s presence in your life?
  • How does working through these things with God help us keep in step with the Spirit?
  • Why can it be difficult to be vulnerable with God about these things?
  • How can Scripture, particularly the Psalms, help us to be honest with God about these things?
  • Can you identify any step you can take to help you be more open with God about these things?

ONE ANOTHERING:

Try to think of some practical needs you can share to give others the opportunity to step up and love you. It's okay if it takes some time to get comfortable with this. It takes time and practice to be vulnerable with one another... but amazing things happen when we are. Remember that the Benevolence Ministry is a resource for our comGroups.

● How can we love or serve one another this week?

PRAY:

End your time by having someone read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 aloud. Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.