Galatians 1-6 NLT

Grow:

• For a helpful guide to engage Galatians further, check out this resource.

• Which verse in Galatians has been most meaningful to you? Highlight and read it every morning and night until you know it by heart.

Share:

• What are the key differences between religion and the gospel? Who in your life needs to hear this distinction from you?

• Specifically, what would it look like for you to obey Paul’s command to bear one another’s burdens?

Connect:

• What did you misunderstand about freedom before this study of Galatians? How has your perspective changed?

• How has studying Galatians challenged or corrected your understanding of the Christian life?

• Explore Mark 4:1-20 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 6:11-17

Grow:

• For insights into how NT letters were written, watch this video.

• When have you had “right behavior with the wrong heart”? Journal why God cares so much about your motive for obeying?

Share:

• What does it practically mean to “boast only in the cross of Christ?” (Galatians 6:14)

• What would it look like to obey God out of gratitude rather than fear, obligation, or seeking to earn approval?

Connect:

• The cross proves both how sinful we are and how loved we are. Why is it vital to hold both truths together?

• “The ‘right thing’ with the ‘wrong heart’ is actually the wrong thing.” Do you agree or struggle with this statement? Why?

• After studying Galatians, how would you summarize Paul’s central message in one or two sentences?

• Explore Mark 4:1-20 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 6:6-10

Grow:

• Check out this article to better understand reaping and sowing.

• Reflect on ways sowing and reaping has played out in your life, both positively and negatively. Write out what you discover.

Share:

• What is one area where you sense God calling you to change what you’re sowing? Identify one practical step you can take today to begin sowing differently?

• Who could you “do good to” this week? What might that look like in word and action?

Connect:

• What are some subtle ways we might expect to reap good while sowing something else? Where in your life is this a reality right now?

• How can we encourage one another to keep sowing good seed, even when it’s hard?

• Explore Galatians 6:6-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Galatians 5:26-6:5

Grow:

• Discuss with another believer how these verses connect to the earlier theme of walking by the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-25).

• What is your immediate reaction to the question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Why? What can you learn from the heart of Cain’s response?

Share:

• How can you intentionally “move closer” to help someone bear their burdens this week?

• When did you last allow someone to help you “bear your burdens?” What keeps us from pursuing this more within the body of Christ?

Connect:

• Which of the two forms of conceit – superiority and inferiority – do you tend to struggle with more? How does this show up in your life?

• This summer, how can we begin to “carry one another’s burdens” better?

• Explore Galatians 6:6-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.