“In His Image”

Genesis 1:26-30

Who am I, and do I matter?

You are an image bearer of God!

How should I treat others?

Treat others with respect, love, and dignity because they are image bearers of God!

What should I do with my life?

You are to live as God’s witness to the world!

GENESIS Pt. 2

“THE CHARACTER OF THE CREATOR”

Genesis 1:3-2:3

…What’s your view?

1. THE CREATOR’S WORK.

…Your view is a “faith claim”.

Hebrews 11:3

2. THE CREATOR’S HEART.

The glory of God.

Isaiah 43:7 Psalm 19:1 Revelation 4:11

The good God.

Psalm 107:1

The gracious God.

John 3:16

…What’s your response?

Romans 1:18-21

“In the beginning”

Genesis 1:1-2

1. God is (v.1)

2. God is the Creator (v.1)

3. God is the Creator who brings something out of nothing (vv.1-2)

GALATIANS pt. 18

“TO SUMMARIZE”

Galatians 6:11-18

When life comes into focus…

1. SUCCESS: THE RIGHT METRICS. (vv. 12-14)

Galatians 2:16, 20

…What do you boast about?

Luke 12:19-21 Matthew 16:26

2. IDENTITY: THE RIGHT FAMILY. (vv. 15-18)

…Are you a new creation?

2Corinthians 5:17 John 1:12-13

“Sowing and Reaping”

Galatians 6:6-10

1. The need for good teaching (v.6)

2. The need for personal holiness (vv.7-8)

3. The need for doing good (vv.9-10)

“The Law of Christ”

Galatians 6:1-5

1. The church is called to restore gently (v.1)

2. The church is called to watch carefully (v.1)

3. The church is called to bear burdens (v.2)

Who can I help? ______________________________

4. The church is called to model humility (v.3)

5. The church is called to follow Christ (vv.4-5)

When you walk by the Spirit:

1.  You will bear fruit (vv. 22-23)

           This fruit comes from the Spirit (v. 22)

            This fruit comes as a whole (vv. 22-23)

            This fruit comes to every Christian (v. 24)

2.  You will crucify your sinful desires (v. 24)

3.  You will keep in step with the Spirit (vv. 25-26)

“A DISCIPLE-MAKING CULTURE”

Galatians 4:12-20

“Go and make disciples…”

--Jesus

1. YOU SEE HOW GOD USES WEAKNESS. (vv. 12-14)

2Corinthians 2:14; 12:9-10

2. YOU SACRIFICIALLY SERVE WITH JOY. (v. 15)

Hebrews 12:2

3. YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE. (v. 16)

Ephesians 4:12-15

4. YOU CELEBRATE OTHERS, FOR THEIR GOOD. (vv. 17-18)

Philippians 2:3-5

5. YOU SINCERELY SEEK TO BE CHRISTLIKE. (v. 19)

Galatians 2:20

6. YOU DISCIPLE BEST IN PERSON. (v. 20)

Mark 3:14

“WHY GO BACK THERE?”

Galatians 4:8-11

“What’s the big deal?”

(v. 11)

1. BEFORE YOU KNEW GOD… (v. 8)

Acts 14:11-15

…A slave to idols.

Romans 1:21-25 Ephesians 2:1-3

2. NOW THAT YOU KNOW GOD… (v. 9)

John 17:3 Matthew 7:21-23

…Free to follow Christ.

John 8:31-34; 14:6

3. WHY WOULD YOU RETURN TO SLAVERY? (vv. 9-10)

1Peter 1:17-19 Galatians 5:1

Galatians 3:15-29

“The Law and the Promise”

Four truths about the law (vv.15-22):

1. The law did not cancel what came before (vv.15-18)

2. The law was given because of sin (v.19)

3. The law was temporary (vv.19-20)

4. The law served a different function than the promise (vv.21-22)

One truth about the world (vv.23-24):

1. The world is imprisoned under the law (v.23)

Three truths about the Christian (vv.25-29):

1. You are sons of God (vv.25-27)

2. You are one with each other (v.28)

3. You are heirs according to promise (v.29)