Children of Freedom

Discussion Questions 

Week of: November 1, 2026 // Sermon Text: Galatians 4:12-31

Sermon Overview 

Remain in the freedom that leads to joy.

I. Listen to those who labor for your good (vv. 12-20)

II. Listen to the law about who is truly free (vv. 21-31) 

Digging Deeper    

Listen to those who labor for your good.  (vv 12-20)

1. It can be tempting to tell people what they want to hear instead of telling them the truth, to “make much of [others], but for no good purpose” (verse 17).  Have you experienced that temptation recently?  How can you effectively resist that temptation?  

2. Brett preached, “Paul’s aim is that Christ would be formed in [the Galatians], that they would come to look and live like Jesus.”  Who do you have this goal for? In other words, who are you spiritually investing in?

An appeal to Scripture: listen to the law about who is truly free (vv. 21-31)

3. God promised Abraham a son.  However, when Abraham doubted God’s promise, he tried to accomplish God’s purposes in his own strength by having a child with Hagar.  Are there any ways in your life right now where you are tempted to stop waiting on God’s promises and try to accomplish God’s purposes in your own strength?  

4. Brett preached, “Paul says in verse 29, free sons are going to face trouble.  Just as Ishmael mocked Isaac after he was born in Genesis 21, those who are trying to be saved by doing will trouble those who know they’re saved by believing.  Have you experienced this kind of trouble recently?  How has God equipped you to overcome this trouble?  

5. There is great joy for those who have been set free from slavery.  How can you experience and express that joy more and more?  How can you rejoice?

Prayer