Message: The Gift of Freedom
Speaker: Angela Beise
Read Luke 8:27-39
Discussion Questions:
1. How would you define true freedom? And how can you tell if someone is truly free?
2. Angela asked, “What are you yoked up to, and what is it costing you?”
Read Luke 8:22-25
3. People respond to storms in life differently. Whether the storm is inside or outside, how do you respond to such trials? Do you tend to ask, “Why, God?” or accept them and remain peaceful?
4. What is your next step for 2020? What do you think of the prayer, “God, I am wiling to be made willing?”
“They felt they could not keep both the Savior and their swine, and of the two they preferred their swine!”
Charles Spurgeon
Read
Galatians 5:1 – It is for freedom that Christ has set you free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Luke 8: 22-39 – Jesus Calms the Storm and Restores the Demon-Possessed Man
Joshua 24:14-15 – “…choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”
Matthew 11:28 – “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.” (The Message)
Reflect
Reflect on the Scriptures listed.
Do
1) Consider joining us for our group study starting in February. Email us at groups@thecrossing.church
2) Sign up for a class or another group – Body Life, Knowing the Bible 101, ICU, Divorce Care, Recovery, Grief Share, or something else at thecrossing.church/calendar
3) Meet with a counselor or come talk to a pastor. Write us at pastors@thecrossing.church