Every person is under something, either the curse of relying on ourselves or the blessing of being under Christ. Jesus took the curse we deserved so we could be made right with God. To be under Christ is to live in freedom, grace, and the power of the Spirit.

Under Curse

Under Christ

Under Blessing 

Life Group Discussion:

Why do you think it’s so tempting to rely on our own good works to feel “right” with God?

How does understanding that Jesus became the curse for us change the way you see the cross?

What are some of the blessings we experience when we are “in Christ”?