Introduction

Hello, brothers and sisters in Christ, it's truly a blessing to be standing here before you all today. We are gathered here in God's house, under His grace, ready to delve into His word and discover the profound truths that He has lovingly revealed to us.

Let's begin by looking at the Scripture for today's sermon, which is taken from Galatians 4:4-5. The apostle Paul writes, "But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship."

These two verses, my dear friends, offer us a glimpse into the grandeur of God's grand plan, the overwhelming grace He has given us through His son Jesus, and the precious gift of redemption that is ours to claim.

As we prepare to delve deeper into this Scripture, let's take a moment to reflect on the words of Charles Spurgeon, a man who dedicated his life to understanding and sharing God's word. He once said, "The Lord's mercy often rides to the door of our hearts on the black horse of affliction. Jesus uses the whole range of our experiences to wean us from earth and woo us to Heaven."

Isn't it comforting to know that even in the face of adversity, God's mercy is at work in our lives? That He uses our experiences, both good and bad, to draw us closer to Him? This is the God we serve, a God who loves us so much that He sent His only Son to redeem us, to bring us back into His loving embrace.

As we prepare our hearts to receive the word of God, let's bow our heads in prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for this day, for your love, and for your mercy. As we study your word today, we ask that you open our hearts and minds to the truths you have for us. Help us to understand your grand plan, to appreciate the grace you've given us through Jesus, and to fully grasp the gift of redemption. We ask all these in the precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

So, dear friends, are you ready to discover the richness of God's love as revealed in Galatians 4:4-5? Are you prepared to feel the warmth of His grace and the power of His redemption? Then let's begin.

God's Grand Plan

In the grand tapestry of life, every thread has a purpose, every color a meaning. This is the essence of the divine design, the blueprint that God has laid out for all of creation. It's a plan that was set in motion before the dawn of time, a plan that continues to unfold with each passing second. It's a plan that involves every one of us, a plan that is both personal and universal.

At the heart of this plan is the story of redemption, a story that finds its ultimate expression in the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Born of a woman, born under the law, Jesus came into the world to fulfill a mission that was centuries in the making. He came to redeem those under the law, to offer us a way out of the bondage of sin and into the freedom of God's grace.

This redemption is more than transactional. It’s a transformation, a radical reorientation of our lives. It's about being adopted into God's family, about becoming sons and daughters of the Most High. It's about finding our true identity, our true purpose, our true home.

Remember that this adoption is not a right, but a gift. It's a gift that is freely given, but it's also a gift that must be freely received. This faith is not a blind leap into the dark, but a confident step into the light. You are called to see beyond the here and now, beyond the temporal and the transient, and into the everlasting.

This surrender will be a mark of your strength. It's not about giving up, but about letting go. It's about letting go of our fears, our doubts, our insecurities, and holding on to God's promises, God's power, God's presence.

Transition. This is the essence of the divine design, the blueprint that God has laid out for all of creation. It's a plan that involves each and every one of us, a plan that is both personal and universal. It's a plan that calls us to faith, to trust, to surrender. It's a plan that offers us redemption, transformation, adoption.

Grace through Jesus

As we continue to reflect on the words of Paul in Galatians 4:4-5, we find ourselves drawn to the figure of Jesus, the Son sent by God ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO