Galatians 3:15-25

Grow:

• For helpful insight into Biblical law, watch this BibleProject video.

• John Stott said the law must wound us before the gospel heals us. How have you experienced this personally? Reflect, then write out your thoughts.

Share:

• What is one specific way you can rest in God’s promise instead of striving to earn His approval today?

• How could this passage change your approach with people who think they must clean themselves up before coming to God? Pray for opportunities to share this Truth with those in your life who need to hear this.

Connect:

• How is obeying to be accepted different from obeying because you are accepted? Discuss why this matters.

• What would a life of deeper rest and confidence in God’s promise look like for you?

• Explore Galatians 3:26-4:7 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

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.

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.

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.