May 24 - Boasting In The Cross

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.

Dan Smith