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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

Intro: It’s the season of introductions…! - 1:1-7 Israel God’s people of promise - 1:8-22 Pharaoh God’s enemy, opposing his promises - 2:1-21 Moses God’s rescued rescuer Exodus 3: The Lord introduces himself… 1. …in the non-burning bush: (3:1-6) The holy LORD is self-existent 2. …in the non-specific name: (3:13-15) The unchanging LORD is self-defining 3. …in the amazing plans to rescue: (3:7-12; 16-22) The covenant LORD is committed to his promises [see Genesis 15:12-21] The caring LORD sees and hears h

3v15-18 The promise to Abraham and his offspring came first, the Law’s arrival didn’t alter or annul it 3v19-24 The purpose of the Law is to expose our sin and reveal our need of salvation in Christ 3v25-4v7 But now, by faith in Christ alone, we are all, equally, sons of God and heirs of the promise

Justification: Accepted by God as if we had never sinned The Law: God’s instructions for how to live rightly 1. You Began by the Spirit... (1-5) ...and justification by Faith alone is not a new concept. The Old Testament outlines the two choices clearly… 2. Live by Faith (Blessing) (6-9) 3. Live by Works (Curse) (10-14)

v1-10 Moses rescued v11-22 Moses the rescuer v23-25 Rescue requested