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v11 - Big handwriting, big point v12-13 - Boasting in the flesh v14-18 - Boasting in the cross

Through the plagues, Yahweh was revealing his name and character Awesome majesty Incredible mercy

Intro How do we walk by the Spirit? By being a Church that… 1. Takes sin seriously(v1-5) a) By restoring those caught in sin b) By keeping a watch on ourselves. 2. Takes Bible teaching seriously and does what the Bible says (v6-10) By taking Bible teaching seriously (v6-7) Sow to the Spirit not the flesh (v8) And by doing what the Bible says (v9-10)

7v17 “By this you shall know that I am the Lord” - the Lord is the creator and judge 8v10 “that you may know that there is no one like the Lord our God” - the Lord is God, there is no other 9v22 “that you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth” - the Lord shelters his people

Intro: You say I’m free… so why does Christian living feel like a battle? So far: You are full, free heirs of God (Curse cancelled! Adoption secured! Holy Spirit given!) ? So don’t lose your freedom: through “Jesus plus” (5:1…) ? So don’t abuse your freedom: use it to love (5:13…) Today’s Big Command: Keep in step with the Spirit! (5v16;5v25) Q: But why do we need to be told? (Given Galatians 4:6? Given Ezekiel 36:22-27?) 1. Christians, realise you’re currently in a tug of war! (5:16-18)

6v10-7v2 Uncircumcised lips The Lord sovereignly speaks through flawed speakers 7v3-7, 13 Hardened Hearts The Lord sometimes sovereignly confirms evil men in their wickedness 7v8-12 Swallowing serpents The Lord starts to show his absolute sovereign power over evil

Intro: Freedom!! Galatians so far recap: Trusting Christ has made you full, free children of God (3:7-9; 3:29; 4:7, 4:31; 5:1) 1. So do not lose your freedom, by submitting to slavery!! (5:1-12) - Careful what you wish for: God’s gospel = 0% DIY top ups - Careful whom you listen to: God’s gospel = offence of the cross 2. And do not abuse your freedom, but use it to love (5:13, 5:6)

1. The LORD is not a proud God who enslaves and piles on burdens 2. The LORD is the God who fights to redeem his people

1. Returning to legalism is absurd (4:8-11) 2. So, listen to Paul… (4:12-20) 3. …and stand firm as children of promise (4:21-5:1) Hagar - Bore Ishmael by faithlessness - Present Jerusalem - Children ? heirs Sarah - Bore Isaac by faith - Heavenly Jerusalem - Children = true heirs

Intro: Do you know who I am? Meeting on the mountain: 1. The gracious “I AM” is determined to rescue richly! (3:16-22) 2. But messenger Moses is a really reluctant rescuer (4:1-17) ? Unlike Jesus…! ? But quite like us…? Jolts on the journey: (4:18-31) 3. Shock 1: Pharaoh won’t budge until Passover night comes (4:21-23) o (and that’s part of God’s plan!) 4. Shock 2: No-one is safe without God’s covenant protection (4:24-26) Conclusion: Do we realise who are we dealing with? 4v31