Yesterday morning, Kirk Alexander preached a fine sermon from Galatians 5 entitled Life in the Spirit.  You can listen to or download the sermon here.  Kirk showed us from this text that the Spirit is the key to living the Christian life.  He showed us the War, the Warriors and the Way to Win!  We hope these questions will help you apply this word to your life.

1)  If we are no longer under the law, then how does the Christian life “work” with regard to growth in holiness and godliness?

2)  What is the difference between the Spirit’s power to affect change in us and the law’s power?  How is legalism a “slap in the Holy Spirit’s face”?

3)  How would you describe the warfare between the flesh and the Spirit in you?  What does the war look like?  Where are the battlegrounds?  Times of day, people you interact with, tempting situations, etc.?

4)  Why is the “fruit” of the Spirit singular in the original language?  What does this tell you about all of the traits of godliness here? Do you see these as a “list” of things to grow in or the very character of God that He is working into you by the Spirit within you?

5)  In which graces do you believe the Lord is calling you to grow by the power of His Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience…)?  How will you pray and pursue godliness in this area in the days to come?  How can you pursue this kind of godliness in freedom by the Spirit and not as a new “thing to do” to earn God’s acceptance or favor?

6)  We are to walk by the Spirit.  We are to live by the Spirit.  How do you believe the person of the Holy Spirit is calling you into a deeper relationship with Him right now?

Grace to you today!  May the Spirit give you power today to walk with Him and bring glory to God!

Eric