Sermon Overview & Discussion Questions: "Be Careful What You Sow"

Overview of Sermon:
Continuing in his instruction to the Galatians, Paul compares the Christian’s pursuit of godliness to a farmer sowing seeds. Paul notes that all people continually sow seeds of some type, either seeds of the flesh or seeds of the Spirit. He then urges the Galatians to sow seeds of the Spirit, specifically in relation to financial giving, spiritual growth, and good works, and thereby bear the fruit of the Spirit in all three areas, ultimately resulting in eternal life.
 
Discussion Questions:

1. CJ noted that for godly Christians we know, there has always been a history of sowing seeds of godliness, likely in private and perhaps over the course of several years. Who are one or two members of SGCL that well-exemplify the fruit of the Spirit, and what are some of their consistent habits of sowing to the Spirit that you’re aware of?

2. CJ mentioned that sowing to the flesh often starts out in small, subtle ways. What small, subtle ways have you found yourself sowing to the flesh?

3. CJ encouraged members of the church to develop a specific plan for future sowing to the Spirit, either in financial giving, spiritual growth, or good works. What is your plan for sowing?

4. How might you use this passage to encourage a Christian friend or family member that feels weighed down by the day-after-day pursuit of holiness?

5. How might this passage embolden a Christian who is intimidated by sharing the gospel with others?