Part 13 Help Up! Galatians 6:1, 2
Chloe and Claire Gruenke
BIG IDEA: We are called to restore the broken! Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
ARE YOU ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TAKEN CAPTIVE BY SIN? Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass Brethren=Believers Overtaken= Aorist, Passive προλαμβάνω to be caught (by surprise), overtaken Trespass= παράπτωμα Trespass, Sin (Mt. 6:14) Satan, sin and self are on the prowl to devour believers We are our brother’s keeper No man left behind
SHOULD YOU BE ENGAGED IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING THOSE WHO ARE BROKEN? You who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness You=believers who are spiritual spiritual=πνευματικός-spirit filled/led restore= to set a broken bone gentleness= Fruit of the Spirit - Gal. 5:23 Are you mature, growing and being led by the Spirit? Are you committed to helping fix the brokenness? Are you choosing gentleness?
ARE YOU REMAINING SPIRITUALLY VIGILANT? Considering yourself lest you also be tempted Considering= σκοπέω-to notice carefully (Phil. 3:17, Rom. 16:17) Tempted= Aorist, Passive-πειράζω to tempt or test Remember that Godlier men/women than you have fallen Remember that Satan, sin and self never take a vacation
BIG IDEA: We are called to restore the broken! Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.