Sermon Recap & Discussion Questions
I. Servitude to Sin (6)
God offers us rescue from servitude to sin.
A. Liberation:
God has mercy for his image-bearers and will always move against oppressive powers that dehumanize those who bear his image.
B. Redemption:
Jesus came to earth to become our kinsman-redeemer.
II. Freedom through Service (7-8)
Your past bondage to sin does not disqualify you from serving in God’s kingdom.
A. Adoption:
God adopts us into his family and fully identifies with us as our Father.
B. Possession:
God liberates and redeems us so we can live in an infinitely better country.
Discussion Questions
- Why does God rescue his people from servitude to sin?
- What does it mean that Jesus is our kinsman-redeemer? In what way has he now made us kinsman-redeemers as well?
- What does it mean to be adopted into God’s family?