Questions for Reflection Card

How does the reading for the day relate to the word Inclusive?

What feelings, images, or thoughts does the word Inclusive invoke for you?

Who do you struggle the most to include as part of God’s people?

Discussion Questions

Describe a time you felt included: what did others do or say that may you feel welcome or included?

Describe a time you felt left out; what did others do or say that made you feel excluded?

What rules, traditions or practices of the church are most meaningful to you?  Why?

Acting on the Word

Make an effort to have a meaningful conversation with someone whose religious or political opinions are very different than your own.  The conversation doesn’t need to be religious or political in nature, although it can be.  What common ground can you identify?

Daily Readings

Sunday: One in Christ, Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29

Monday: Hagar and Sarah, Galatians 4:21-5:1
Tuesday: The Nature of Christian Freedom, Galatians 5:2-15
Wednesday: Works of the Flesh, Galatians 5:16-21
Thursday: The Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-26
Friday: Bear One Another’s Burdens, Galatians 6:1-10
Saturday: Final Words and Blessing, Galatians 6:11-18

How does Paul describe the community of faith?

Daily Readings adapted from Clergy Stuff.  Copyright © 2016 Clergy Stuff. Used and adapted with Permission. Find more at www.ClergyStuff.com.  Remainder is adapted from “Spill the Beans: Worship and Learning Resources for Al Ages” Volume 22.  ©2017 Spill the Beans Resource Team.  Used and Adapted by permission.