Chapter 4 · Instruction, process, and spiritual formation

But Is Under Tutors

Learn why spiritual inheritance does not eliminate the need for instruction, discipline, mentors, and God’s appointed formation process.

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The Big Idea

Learn why spiritual inheritance does not eliminate the need for instruction, discipline, mentors, and God’s appointed formation process.

I receive God’s instruction and submit to the process that prepares me for responsibility.

Bible Study Outline

Study Objective

Understand the central truth of this chapter, examine the supporting Scriptures, and identify one specific response of faith and obedience.

Key Scriptures

Galatians 4:1–2Hebrews 12:5–11Proverbs 4:1–9

Observe

  • Which words or ideas repeat in the passages?
  • What do the passages reveal about God?
  • What do they reveal about spiritual formation?

Discuss

  1. What part of this chapter most challenges your current understanding?
  2. Where do you see this truth operating in your own life?
  3. What practical response does this truth require?

Teaching Series

1
The Heir Who Is Still a Child
Teaching coming soon
2
God’s Tutors and Governors
Teaching coming soon
3
The Place of Discipline
Teaching coming soon
4
Learning Under Spiritual Authority
Teaching coming soon
5
Submitting to the Process
Teaching coming soon

Journal and Reflection

Who has God used as a tutor in my life?
Where do I resist correction or process?
What lesson is God repeatedly teaching me?
How can I become more teachable this week?

Prayer

Father, bring the truth of this chapter from information into transformation. Give me grace to receive Your work, obey Your voice, and grow into the person You designed me to become. Amen.

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