Study Questions

The Gift of Adoption

October 18,2026

Galatians 4:1-7

Study Questions

1.    Read Galatians 4:1-7. How is a child heir like and unlike a slave, and what does this reveal about our status of under the law? 

2.    How does Jesus set us free from the law and transform our status from slaves to sons according to Galatians 3:13 and 4:4-5 (see also: 2 Cor 5:21 and 8:9)?

3.    Why is it important to remember that in Christ we’re not just redeemed from slavery but also adopted into sonship?

4.    What are the biggest differences between living like a slave and living like a son or daughter of God?

5.    How does adoption as sons move the theological truth of justification by faith down to your heart?

6.    What robs you from believing you are a precious child of God? Why? How can you begin to reprogram your heart to believing you are precious to your heavenly Father?

7.    How does the Spirit reassure you of your place in God’s family (Gal 4:6), especially in moments of fear and failure?

8.    What daily practices help you live out of your identity as God’s beloved child rather than falling back into old patterns of slavery?

Some questions adopted from: https://www.pomh.org/archive/2025/6/22/ecclesiastes-117-128-9banr-7ppmd-nrhzp-wry4h-hjkbx-bmsf5