True Freedom--Galatians 5:13-24

Lesson 13 Read through these verses each day this week. Before you start the assignment read Galatians 3:2 and 6:8. 

1. a. In verse 5:13 what is the temptation in our freedom? 

b. According to verse 5:16 what is the antidote for this temptation? 

2. Read verses 13-24. a. List everything you learn about the flesh. b. List everything you learn about the Spirit. 

3. According to verse 5:14 how is the Law fulfilled? How does this compare to verse 5:22? 

4. Verse 5:17 is in the present tense, which indicates a continuous ongoing action. a. In light of this what is this verse telling us? 

b. How does this relate to verses 13 and 16? 

c. What truth can we take from this verse that can help us with our struggle against the flesh? 

5. Read verse 24 and think back to what we learned about crucifixion. a. What does the fact that our flesh has been crucified have to do with walking by the Spirit? 

b. How does the knowledge that your flesh, with its passions and desires, has been crucified help you in your struggle against the flesh. 

c. How does verse 24 and the last part of verse 21 complement each other? 

d. How would you use the truth of these two verses to examine yourself as to whether you are in the faith?