REFLECTION SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 118:4-5 (Memory: Prov 29:18) CLOSING: 1 Peter 2:16 SUMMARY: Every day is a new opportunity to live and breathe the liberty Christ has provided. Paul urges his readers to resist the dangerous message of bondage and encourages them to let grace be their way of life! “Legalism is treating that which is as though it were essential.” -Todd Wilson (Gospel-Rooted Living) OVERVIEW OF PASSAGE CHRIST SET US FREE (v1) DON'T ABANDON YOUR FREEDOM (vv2-4) FAITH IN CHRIST (vv 4-6) displays the Grace of God from the Spirit of God brings the hope of righteousness brings the work of love brings about obedience GOD WILL NOT DRAW YOU AWAY FROM CHRIST (vv7-12) WALK IN FREEDOM (v13-15) not for selfish consumption for serving one another with love FREEDOM'S COST Galatians 5:1-12 The blood of the Lord Jesus Christ! See Isaiah 53:3-11 FREEDOM'S CALL Galatians 5:13-15 Walk in freedom, not for selfish consumption, but selfless service!