Don expresses the importance of having spiritual children in our body of believers. Otherwise, he says, our church will die. He briefly looks at Genesis when God tells us to "be fruitful and multiply", explaining that this means "go out into the world and make disciples".

In Galatians 4:11-19, we can see the father's heart that Paul had for the people in Galatia. In two years, He planted up to 4 house churches. He connected with the people that opened their hearts to him. We do not force conversations with people. Don reminds us that in order to love others, we first need the love of God - because He is love.

In closing, Don poses a number of questions to stir up a desire in our heart for spiritual children.

In Galatians 4:4-11, Paul urges us not to forget that we can become enslaved to religion, or any other idol we worship. To illustrate this point, Joe uses the example of forgetting to check the blindspot in a car. Joe encourages us to take a few minutes this week to open God's word, and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any idols in our lives.

In Galatians chapter 4, we learn that God has picked out the time and date in which He will draw us to Himself. Using an adoption letter, Gary illustrates what this process looks like, and invites us to receive the freedom that only God can provide!

Joe reminds us that when we have put our faith and trust in Jesus, our identity has changed. We get adopted into His family, we are baptized in His spirit, and we receive the free gift of 'new clothes'. Have you been clothed with Christ today?

Joe tackles the misconception that we need to earn God's approval and our righteousness after salvation. He considers the story of Abraham and how his righteousness was a gift from God, not earned. How can we, similar to Abraham, show our faith in God in our current circumstances?

In this part, Don uses the story of "The Tyranny of Dairy Farmers" as an analogy for what it looks like when we as Christians drift into legalism - letting our performance dictate God's love for us, this can lead to pride or despair. How does knowing God's law increase your gratitude to Christ?

In this part, Joe points out that sometimes we may put our hope, identity, significance, satisfaction, security, and acceptance etc... in comfort, control, and approval. He labelled these 'functional saviours' and urges us to look to Jesus for fulfillment of these things, not our own works. How do you keep re-focusing on "Christ Crucified"?

Gary takes the time to share a bit of his testimony. He picks out three components at play. First, he looks at conversion, the initial, first-hand, authentic encounter we have with God. He then explains contrast, a life-long transformation where we can clearly see a difference before and after conversion. Finally, he reminds us of conviction, which is our new sense of direction.

In the final part of the series, 'A Time to Rebuild', Dave looks at the victory of the rebuilt church. He covers the total victory of Christ, the glorification of Jesus, and the total victory of the church.

David Fellingham is visiting us from Horsham, England.

In the second part of the series, 'A Time to Rebuild', Dave looks at the vision to rebuild the church. What are the foundational values that we need to have in place?

David Fellingham is visiting us from Horsham, England.