There is a short introduction available for the book of Galatians. You can read it here.
No Other Gospel - Galatians 1:1-10
Understand It
- How did Paul bring up two vital concerns in the beginning of his letter (1:1, 4)
- What traditional form of greeting did the apostle use in his letter? (1:3)
- What attitude did Paul express? Why? (1:6-7)
Apply It
- What important letter to a struggling believer can you write today?
Paul Called by God - Galatians 1:11-24
Understand It
- What did Paul try to establish by bringing up his personal history? (1:13-14)
- What did Paul do after his conversion? (1:16-17)
- What was reported to the Judean churches about Paul? (1:23-24)
Apply It
- What change do you want to make in your life this week to reflect your walk by faith?
Paul Accepted by the Apostles - Galatians 2:1-10
Understand It
- Why did Paul seize the opportunity to meet with the other apostles? (2:2)
- What did the "false brothers" do? (2:4)
- How did James, Peter, and John respond to Paul’s mission? (2:7-9)
Apply It
- How can you express today your appreciation and respect for older Christians who have helped you in your spiritual walk?
Paul Opposes Peter - Galatians 2:11-21
Understand It
- Why did Paul rebuke Peter? (2:11-13)
- What did Paul say in response to Peter’s hypocritical behavior? (2:14)
- How is a person justified before God? (2:16)
Apply It
- How do you plan to confront troubling behavior the next time you see it in your local fellowship?
Faith or Observance of the Law - Galatians 3:1-14
Understand It
- Why did Paul scold the Galatians? (3:1)
- How did Paul’s use of Abraham as an example of faith strike a blow to the champions of the Law? (3:6-8)
- Why is combining faith and Law impossible? (3:11-12)
Apply It
- How can you help new Christians get a clear understanding of their position in Christ?
The Law and the Promise - Galatians 3:15-25
Understand It
- Through whom were the promises of Abraham fulfilled? (3:16)
- What was the promised inheritance? (3:18)
- Why did God give both the Law and promises? (3:21-22)
Apply It
- How can you help an unbelieving friend understand that being a good, law-abiding person is not enough to get right with God?
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No Other Gospel – Galatians 1:1-10
Understand It
- How did Paul bring up two vital concerns in the beginning of his letter (1:1, 4)
- What traditional form of greeting did the apostle use in his letter? (1:3)
- What attitude did Paul express? Why? (1:6-7)
Apply It
- What important letter to a struggling believer can you write today?
Paul Called by God – Galatians 1:11-24
Understand It
- What did Paul try to establish by bringing up his personal history? (1:13-14)
- What did Paul do after his conversion? (1:16-17)
- What was reported to the Judean churches about Paul? (1:23-24)
Apply It
- What change do you want to make in your life this week to reflect your walk by faith?
Paul Accepted by the Apostles – Galatians 2:1-10
Understand It
- Why did Paul seize the opportunity to meet with the other apostles? (2:2)
- What did the “false brothers” do? (2:4)
- How did James, Peter, and John respond to Paul’s mission? (2:7-9)
Apply It
- How can you express today your appreciation and respect for older Christians who have helped you in your spiritual walk?
Paul Opposes Peter – Galatians 2:11-21
Understand It
- Why did Paul rebuke Peter? (2:11-13)
- What did Paul say in response to Peter’s hypocritical behavior? (2:14)
- How is a person justified before God? (2:16)
Apply It
- How do you plan to confront troubling behavior the next time you see it in your local fellowship?
Faith or Observance of the Law – Galatians 3:1-14
Understand It
- Why did Paul scold the Galatians? (3:1)
- How did Paul’s use of Abraham as an example of faith strike a blow to the champions of the Law? (3:6-8)
- Why is combining faith and Law impossible? (3:11-12)
Apply It
- How can you help new Christians get a clear understanding of their position in Christ?
The Law and the Promise – Galatians 3:15-25
Understand It
- Through whom were the promises of Abraham fulfilled? (3:16)
- What was the promised inheritance? (3:18)
- Why did God give both the Law and promises? (3:21-22)
Apply It
- How can you help an unbelieving friend understand that being a good, law-abiding person is not enough to get right with God?
