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- Kids Ministry is available BOTH services for ages nursery through 5th grade!
- Community Youth for students 6th-12th grade meets during second service in the back right corner of the main sanctuary
Message Notes
The Letter To Galatia // Galatians Chapter 1 // 09.24.23
Letters are often such a joy to get, because they can be personable and you know they took effort and time. Pauls letter to the church in Galatia is the same. He expresses his astonishment that the Galatians have so quickly turned to a different gospel, emphasizing the importance of remaining faithful to the true message of salvation by grace through faith. This Sunday we will discuss Paul's passionate defense of the gospel and his personal call to serve as an apostle set the stage rest of the letter to the Galatians.
Galatians 1:6-9
1. Reject Any ________ Gospel
John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands.”
2. Remember ___________
Galatians 1:10
Galatians 1:11-12
3. Recognize ___________________
Galatians 1:13-23
4. Realize ________________
Discussion Questions
Intro: Re-read Galatians 1 and highlight some of your favorite portions. Be ready to share with your group why these were your favorite.
1. Galatians 1, Paul expresses strong emotions about the distortion of the gospel. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of preserving the purity of the gospel message? What are the potential consequences of distorting it?
2. In Galatians 1:10, Paul asks if he is seeking to please people or God. How can Christians today remember who it is we live to serve? What are some daily reminders you put into place, and what do you do when pleasing God disappoints others?
3. In Galatians 1:15-17, Paul's calling is clearly given by God. How does this passage emphasize the idea of God's authority and control over our own identities?
4. We see the power of Paul's testimony near the end of the chapter. What is your testimony? Do you see how powerful it can be used to spread the Gospel? Why or why not?
Resources
The Case For the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary R. Habermas & Michael R. Licona
Warren Wiersbe Bible Exposition Commentary
John Courson Bible Commentaries
Vines Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words
William Barclay
Craig keener
https://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/guzik_david/
New Bible Commentary
Bible Exposition Commentary
https://enduringword.com
