February 22 - Don't Be Foolish

Galatians 3:1-14

Grow:

  • Consider the biblical meaning of redemption through this video. How does understanding this idea deepen your view of the cross?

  • By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone, for God’s glory alone. For a closer look at the “Solas,” check out this article.

Share:

  • The Law says, “Do”, the gospel says “Done”. This week how will you rely more on the gospel than on trying harder?

  • Share with one another practical daily rhythms that help you keep your focus on Christ rather than yourself.

Connect:

  • What areas do you feel the need to “prove yourself” to God? Why do you think that is? Share honestly then pray for one another.

  • What practical ways can we “preach” the gospel to ourselves and one another this week?

  • Explore Galatians 3:15-26 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
February 15 - Crucified with Christ

Galatians 2:11-21

Grow:

  • Check out this overview video of the book of Galatians.

  • Peter’s theology was right, but his behavior wasn’t. Reflect on areas in your life where your behavior doesn’t align with your beliefs.

Share:

  • How would fully embracing v.20 change your identity, motivations, and daily choices today?

  • Who in your life needs to hear about the righteousness available ONLY through the grace of Christ rather than the law? (v.21)

Connect:

  • How can we rightly go about confronting one another when our actions contradict the gospel?

  • How do we discern the difference between issues worth standing firm on and those which call for charity and grace?

  • Explore Galatians 3:1-14 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
February 8 - Freedom or Bondage?

Galatians 2:1-10

Grow:

  • To help keep the whole book of Galatians in mind, watch this overview video.

  • What cultural or personal expectations do you sometimes treat as spiritual requirements of the gospel? Write down those expectations then reflect on why you might view them that way.

Share:

  • How can you live out the gospel this week by remembering and caring for the poor?

  • What freedom has the gospel brought into your life? Who can you share this with through your words and actions?

Connect:

  • When you sin or fail spiritually, is your natural response to run to Jesus or withdraw? Why?

  • How can we help one another resist being drawn toward rules or performance-based religion instead of grace?

  • Explore Galatians 2:11-21 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith
February 1 - God's Gospel

Galatians 1:11-24

Grow:

  • Watch this BibleProject video for a helpful summary of Galatians.

  • If someone looked at your life the way the Judean churches looked at Paul’s, would they be led to glorify God? (Reflect then journal your thoughts).

Share:

  • How might your own story (past, present, ongoing) help point others to the power of the gospel this week?

  • Where are you being called to more fully embrace God’s mission? (Home? Work? Church? Community?) What tangible can you take towards this calling today?

Connect:

  • How has the gospel changed you? (beliefs? Desires? Life direction? Priorities?)

  • Where do you still try to “prove yourself” rather than embrace grace? Share honestly then allow others to pray for you in this struggle.

  • Explore Galatians 2:1-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith