Why did Jesus have to be cursed for us to be blessed?

Adopted, 1 of 3 from May 10, 2026 “Jesus was cursed so that we can be blessed by adoption into God’s family.” Galatians 3:1-14 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon teaches that believers are adopted into God’s family and counted righteous solely through trusting in Jesus Christ, who became a curse on the cross so that we could receive God’s blessing. Drawing from Galatians 3 and Abraham’s example, Pastor Michael emphasizes that the Holy Spirit’s presence is our “certificate of adoption,” showing that our relationship with God rests on faith in Christ’s finished work rather than on our religious performance or obedience to the law. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 How has our experience of God changed since trusting in Jesus? 💬 How do we see ourselves as part of God’s story? 💬 What does our prayer life tell us about who we trust most? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.win... 💾 Download a transcript of this message https://www.ocalaneighborhood.church/... 📰 Blog Summary for this message https://www.ocalaneighborhood.church/... 🖼️ Sermon Slides https://www.canva.com/design/DAHI54LQ... 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message https://www.ocalaneighborhood.church/... 📖 Read Galatians 3:1-6 https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Galatian... 📖 Read Galatians 3:7-9 https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Galatian... 📖 Read Galatians 3:10-14 https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Galatian... LINKS ▶️ Adopted playlist:    • Adopted   ▶️ Watch an earlier sermon series:    • Why does trying harder to be a good person...   🔗 Website: https://ocalaneighborhood.church 🔗 Download our app: https://ocalaneighborhood.church/app 🔗 Donate: https://ocalaneighborhood.church/give 🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sermons-podcast-ocala 🎵 Music by Blue Dot Sessions: https://www.sessions.blue/