For The Sake Of The Mission
Additional Scripture References:
Philippians 1:12-18; Romans 8:1-4; Acts 13:38-39; Romans 3:20; Galatians 4:9; Luke 19:1-10
Study Questions:
1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?
2. What qualities make someone free? What kind of freedom is Paul talking about when he says in Galatians that it was for freedom that Christ set us free?
3. In a culture that is quick to quit and move on, how does the gospel shape our understanding and view of enduring?
4. How do we know that the law is powerless to change people? Read Luke 19:1-10 and meditate on what actually changed about Zacchaeus. What actually brought about this change?
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For The Sake Of The Mission
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