Do you serve God out of duty and drudgery, or out of delight and relationship? Discover the transformative difference between living with a slave mentality and walking in the authority of a son who owns everything.
The Context
In this message, we dive into the book of Galatians, addressing the tendency of believers to drift back into religion, legalism, and dead works. We look at the cultural context of adoption and inheritance in the first century, while also revisiting the parable of the Prodigal Son to uncover the often-overlooked attitude of the older brother—a son who lived like a slave.
The Core Message
The eighth installment of the REAL ID series focuses on the powerful truth found in Galatians 4:7: "I am an heir through God." Too many Christians operate with a slave mentality, believing they must work hard to earn God's approval or survive. However, true sonship understands that we are already accepted and that everything the Father has belongs to us. We explore how a relationship-first approach changes how we view service, moving us from the misery of obligation to the joy of participation in the Kingdom.
We also unpack the vastness of our inheritance, which includes eternal life, the assistance of ministering angels, and the Kingdom of God itself. While we are called to serve, we do so not to become worthy, but because God has already made us worthy. This message challenges us to let go of the fear of being a servant and embrace the identity of an heir who partners with the Father to see His will done on earth as it is in heaven.
The Application
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Shift Your Mindset: Recognize where you may be operating out of a "slave mentality" (duty/fear) and choose to step into a "sonship mentality" (relationship/love).
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Prioritize Intimacy: Focus on spending time with the Father to know His heart rather than just asking what tasks you need to perform.
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Pray with Authority: Use the Lord’s Prayer as a model to declare God’s Kingdom and will on earth, knowing you have a role in bringing it to pass.
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Serve with Joy: Allow your service to God to flow naturally from your love for Him, rather than trying to earn your salvation or standing.
Conclusion
Listen in to gain an understanding of your full inheritance and embrace the joy of serving the King as a beloved child and heir.
Here are some of the concepts we'll be touching on in today's message:
Sonship, Heir Through God, Slave Mentality, Kingdom of God, Inheritance, Galatians, Prodigal Son, Eternal Life, Servanthood, Intimacy with Father, REAL ID, Identity in Christ, Ministering Spirits, The Lord's Prayer, Adoption.
Scripture References:
Galatians 3:26-4:7, Luke 15:20-32, 1 Corinthians 9:16-17, Psalm 37:4, Romans 1:1, Luke 17:10, Ephesians 4:1-2, Colossians 1:12, Philippians 2:3-11, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 1:13-14, James 2:5, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 9:35-10:10, John 17:9-10, Romans 8:16-17, Ephesians 1:11-14, Matthew 6:9-10.
