Notes from A New Creation Is Everything:
Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16.
- Can you see the relationship between verse one and verse seven?
- What does a “spirit of gentleness” have to do with planting?
- How do patience and gentleness relate to seeing something grow (plants or people)?
- This passage concerns the difference between the result of cultivating our relationship with God and letting our nature run its course without restrictions.
- What might be the result of a child having no boundaries? What happens when an adult acts without any limits?
- Compare your conclusions about the fruit of the Spirit (last week) with what you learned today about planting. Planting seems to be associated with a process in which patience, perseverance, and gentleness are important.
- How does that apply to the words of encouragement: “You reap whatever you sow” and “sow to the Spirit”?
- Sometimes, churches are accused of being spaces of conflict, in which the works of the flesh are manifested instead of the fruit of the Spirit. Do you feel that is true?
- How can we help create an environment of peace and joy where people feel invited to participate?
- What recommendations would you give to your your church and its leaders?