Making Us His Own: Sons and Daughters

Sunday we begin a new series, Making Us His Own. The graphic, which was created by Abby Fisher, has our theme with two arrows, one pointing down and another pointing up. It pictures for us Jesus’ descent to become man and our ascent, becoming children of God. The text that will be our central focus is Galatians 4:1-7. The Apostle Paul is describing the state of God’s people prior to the incarnational work of Jesus. They were children of God, but under a guardian and manager. In Galatians 3:24, Paul says, “So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith.” Paul views Israel as underage “heirs.” But now, in Christ Jesus, the Son of God who became the Son of Man has redeemed us to full sonship (daughter-ship).

He says, “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Gal. 4:4-5)

Our study will take us into the purpose of the Son’s incarnation (in flesh) to envelop us in his Sonship. We will also explore what it means to be sons and daughters of God in Christ: in our transformation into his likeness, the presence of the Spirit of the Son, and our heirship. I look forward to this study of the work of Jesus to adopt us into his divine family. I pray it deepens your love for God and enhances your celebration of God’s grace to send his Only Son!