Fill-in-the-blank scripture to help us remember what we read.Questions to dig deeper/Practical Application.We’ll explore the major themes, places and figures through: In this in-depth Galatians Bible study, each week, we’ll cover a chapter and examine it, thoroughly.
We’ll wrap ourselves in the four main themes of Galatians (1) Law (2) Faith (3) Freedom 4) The Holy Spirit There’s no better way to read and understand scripture than by actually reading the Bible. While there are PDFs and worksheets to help us on our journey, we will be using mainly the Holy Bible to do all of our studies for this course. We will dig in deep and study this book with the appetite of a voracious learner. In this six week course, we will excavate Galatians. I kept those principles in mind when I created Kneel Before the Throne.
When you combine ways to learn and study, you get more from what you are learning. My other son needed something more tactile to allow the material to sink in.ĭigging into the Bible is much the same way for adults. My one son could absorb information just by reading. When my kids were young and we homeschooled, I studied learning modalities to help them understand what we were studying. To truly immerse myself in His Word.īe diligent in these matters give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. I read Bible studies and spend time in The Word, but I yearn to dig deeper. And, because it becomes a part of you, it changes you. Immersing yourself, however, means wrapping yourself up in the chapter or verse and experiencing it in such a way that it becomes a part of you. They give inspiration and offer enthusiasm about certain verses. Immersing yourself in Scripture is different from reading fragments in a devotional.ĭevotionals are wonderful. If you’re like many other Christians, you have no idea what to do with the Bible other than to look up key verses that are meaningful to you. Sometimes a message will connect deeply with you. If you attend church on Sunday you’ll get some takeaways – some small snippets. There’s so much nourishment for your mind, body and spirit. I find that sad because there is so much richness and goodness in the Bible. Either they don’t or can’t make time or they don’t understand what they read or the context for it. Many Christians struggle to read the Bible. Why Do a Bible Study With Just the Bible? Why Not Just Buy a Book? Uncovering Galatians: Law, Faith, Freedom and the Holy Spirit And we’re all empowered by the Holy Spirit to do good works, something sin prevented us from doing and the Law never enabled us to do.Ĭhrist’s death is important, and Paul won’t let anyone forget it. We’re counted as spiritual children of Abraham, whether we’re Jews or non-Jews. It is about law, faith, freedom, and the Holy Spirit. The Book of Galatians reminds the people of their new relationship with God. This false teacher, however, had complete disregard and disrespect for God’s grace, Christ’s sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit’s work. As you know, on the third day, He was resurrected, fulfilling the Law. In fact, no one could – we are all sinners.Īs part of God’s plan, He sent His Son Jesus, who lived and followed the Law to die for us and our sins. Unfortunately, Israel couldn’t keep the Law. This law would distinguish and set apart Israel from all other nations as a people that belonged to God. This law was a set of commands and expectations for all of God’s people. The Jews had been living under the Law since the days of Moses. He desperately wanted the Galatians to remember and understand why Jesus had to die and how it affects us. Paul didn’t write the letter because he wanted to prove he was right. So, Paul decides to write a letter to remind them of the only way to salvation – through Christ.
Wait! What? This is the exact opposite of what Paul had taught the churches in this region. He is teaching that the way to salvation is through the Law of Moses, and not through Christ. If you aren’t too familiar with the Book of Galatians, here’s a quick overview:Ī false teacher has convinced the churches in Galatia to follow the Jewish Law. The study of the Book of Galatians is an amazing book that will refresh you and remind you of the sacrifice that Jesus made for you. The best way to know Him is through the Word of God. I want to bathe in His Word and feel His love through the pages of the Holy Bible.
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