R - Rely on God 6 sessions What are you relying on? - Christ ...

LEADER’S NOTES34Slavery: “Everyone is a slave to something or someone.It’s the master who determines whether slavery resultsin life or death. Apart from the grace of God, we areslaves to sin. And when sin is master, we die. Bu bygrace, we can be slaves of God. When God is master, welive. Slavery does not have to be a negative image: Akite is free to fly only when “a slave” to the string. Cutthe string and the kite’s freedom to fly is severed as well.Slavery to God frees us to fully be what we were createdto be!”(Quest Study Bible, Romans 6:18)Question 8:• Sons of God or God’s childrenQuestion 9:• Chosen People• A royal Priesthood,• A holy nation,• A people belonging to GodSpiritual Exercise (for leader):You might schedule a social group time to watch any of these movies.Movies engage the other side of the brain from where we typicallylive. Maybe next time together don’t do a study, but choose one of thesuggested movies or select clips from each movie related to the characterembracing his/her identity to watch. Include accountability as youprocess this concept—e.g. “In one month ask me about this…so I don’tjust drop it…”LESSON 3: LEADER’S NOTES FOR GROWTH:RELIES ON GODQuestion 1:• Pruning – that they might bear more fruit (v. 2)• God will remain in those who remain in Him (v. 4)• Bear much fruit (v. 5)• Ask what you wish and it will be given you (v. 7)• Love (v. 9)• Friendship with God (v. 14)• Joy (v. 11)Question 3:• Envisioning union with God and delighting in His embrace (v. 4)• Learning and embracing Jesus’ commands (v. 7)