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But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 4:26? 2. How does Galatians 4:26 describe the "Jerusalem above" and its significance for believers? 3. What does "free" in Galatians 4:26 imply about our spiritual inheritance? 4. How does Galatians 4:26 connect to the promise of freedom in John 8:36? 5. How can we live as "children of the free woman" in daily life? 6. What practical steps can we take to embrace our identity in Galatians 4:26? 7. What does "the Jerusalem above is free" mean in Galatians 4:26? 8. How does Galatians 4:26 relate to the concept of spiritual freedom? 9. Why is Jerusalem described as "our mother" in Galatians 4:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 4? 11. What is the World Mission Society Church of God? 12. What defines a mother church? 13. (Hebrews 13:14) Is there any historical or archaeological support for the “city to come,” or is it purely symbolic faith language without real-world evidence? 14. What evidence challenges the identity of the “elect lady” in 2 John 1:1—whether she is a metaphor for the church or a specific individual? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the "Jerusalem above" as our mother influence your view of spiritual freedom and identity in Christ? 2. In what ways can the allegory of Hagar and Sarah help us understand the difference between living under the law and living under grace? 3. How can the concept of the "heavenly Jerusalem" shape our perspective on earthly challenges and priorities? 4. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your relationship with God is based on the principles of the new covenant rather than legalistic practices? 5. How does the hope of our eternal inheritance in the "Jerusalem above" impact your daily life and interactions with others? Galatians 4 Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to be an heir of God, and how does this shape your understanding of your spiritual identity? 2. How does Paul’s relationship with the Galatians illustrate pastoral concern and love? 3. How does the allegory of Hagar and Sarah illuminate the distinction between law and promise? 4. How does the concept of spiritual adoption influence your relationship with God and others? 5. What does it mean that Christ is formed in us, and how can we cultivate this in our lives? 6. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the freedom found in the New Covenant? 7. How does the story of Hagar and Sarah challenge us to stand firm in our faith? 8. How can you apply Paul's pastoral concern for the Galatians in your relationships with others in your faith community? 9. How can we, as Christians, avoid falling back into the slavery of law-based righteousness? 10. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of abandoning faith for the works of the law? 11. In what ways does the metaphor of slavery and sonship affect your view of God's grace? 12. How does understanding our identity as children of promise influence our daily living? 13. What lessons can we learn from Paul's earnest appeal to the Galatians? 14. How can the allegory of Hagar and Sarah be applied to understanding conflicts in the church today? 15. How does the image of God as our Abba, Father, deepen your sense of intimacy with God? 16. How does this chapter challenge us to resist cultural or societal pressures that contradict the gospel? 17. How can you reflect the reality of your adoption as God's child in your interactions with others? 18. What does it mean to be a child of the free woman rather than the slave woman in today's context? 19. How does this chapter shape your understanding of the promises God has for His children? 20. How can we live in the freedom of being children of promise in a world that often promotes bondage and conformity? Links Galatians 4:26 NIV Galatians 4:26 NLT Galatians 4:26 ESV Galatians 4:26 NASB Galatians 4:26 KJV Galatians 4:26 Commentaries Bible Hub