5 | Galatians

"Free" | September Message Series on the Book of Galatians

Every one of us is searching for freedom in some way - freedom from burdens, shame, guilt, and expectations of others. Lots of things in our lives make promises to give freedom, but the problem is that they can’t deliver on those promises. Jesus came to give us true freedom, and He always delivers on all of His promises. Through this September series in the Book of Galatians, we’re learning how to avoid the trap of the world and the enemy that leads to bondage and seeking to understand what true freedom looks like through Jesus alone.

Season 2 Episode 5 of Unschooled and Ordinary introduces the listeners to the Book of Galatians, Paul's first recorded letter in the Bible.

Episode Resources:

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"Free" Message Series

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Scripture 

Primary Text: Galatians 1:3-7; 5:16-24 

Supplemental Text: Acts 13-14; Ecclesiastes 1:9; John 15:1-11 

Study Guide 

Read Galatians 1:3-7. 

1. How does Paul’s greeting in Galatians 1:3-5 set the stage for understanding the freedom we have in Christ? 

Read Galatians 5:16-24. 

2. What does Paul mean by saying we are not under the power of the Law or the flesh in Galatians 5:16-18?

3. How does Paul contrast the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:19-23? 

4. What barriers might hinder the growth of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives? How can we overcome them? 

Read John 15:1-11.  

5. How does God’s grace and abiding in Him play a role in producing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives? 

Prayer 

God, thank You for the truth that Your grace is sufficient. God, thank You for the freedom that You provide. God, we pray that the fruit You produce in us is evidence of Your lordship in our life and that we would feed Your Spirit that dwells within us. Thank You for saving us, and for setting us free. Amen. 

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.