**OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM CAUSING US TO MISS THE FIRST MINUTE OF THIS MESSAGE. Application Questions:
• What was God’s promise to Abraham? Where would you find it in the Old Testament?
• Since covenants cannot be changed after being ratified (vs. 15), how does this affirm God’s promise to Abraham?
• What is the purpose of the law? Does the law oppose God’s promise?
• If “the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin” (vs. 22), how does that influence your view of the world? Discuss how this truth is at odds with current culture.
Justification by Faith: God’s Promise All Along
Galatians 3:15-22
May 1, 2016 • Michael Wilburn
Grace in Galatians
July 31, 2016 • Michael Wilburn
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • What are the marks of Jesus? • How have you suffered because of being a Christian? How do you view suffering in light of 2 Timothy 3:12, "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted"? • In what ways does God minister grace to your spirit? • Paul ends Galatians referring to his audience as "brothers." What significance does this term carry?
Cross-Centered New Creation
July 24, 2016 • Michael Wilburn
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • What is the significance of Paul writing in his own hand? • Can you say, "The world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"? What lifestyle evidence shows it? • Describe what it means to be a "new creation." • Who is the Israel of God in Galatians 6:16?
Well Doing in Community
July 17, 2016 • Michael Wilburn
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: • What does "Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches" mean in the local church? • How much time, effort, and money are you investing in the flesh? How much time, effort, and money are you investing in the Spirit? Compare the two. • What area of your spiritual life wearies you the most? How does the hope of reaping encourage your perseverance? • Why is there a distinction between everyone and household of faith in Galatians 6:10?