Posts with the tag “galatians”

The rescue begins  Galatians 4: 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (ESV)Romans 5: 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, thou...  Read More

Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill  the law of Christ.” I’m fascinated by Jesus’ healing of the paralytic  man in Mark 2:1-8. He obviously can’t get to  Jesus by himself. Four friends carry him. My  mind builds the picture of a group of five that  drew close as children. Did they give each other  nicknames? Did they call him “Quick” because  of his wit? Then, in our story, w...  Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENCan you remember a time as a kid when you’re mom or dad did something for you in public that in retrospect, they did out of love for you, but at the time was horribly embarrassing?HEADRead John 15:13, Galatia...  Read More