The Gospel in Galatians Lesson 13 The Gospel and the Church

Memory Text Galatians 6:10 (ESV)Galatians 6:10 (ESV) So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. What do you think Paul has in mind when he tells us to “do good?”What do you think Paul has in mind when he tells us to “do good?” What is the source of opportunity for doing good?What is the source of opportunity for doing good? How would you define the household of faith?How would you define the household of faith?

Restoration Read Galatians 6:1Read Galatians 6:1 What should we be trying to do for one who has fallen into sin?What should we be trying to do for one who has fallen into sin? What kind of sins may have to be dealt with by a visit from spiritual leaders or others?What kind of sins may have to be dealt with by a visit from spiritual leaders or others? How did Jesus instruct us to handle interpersonal sins and offenses? (Matt 18:15-17)How did Jesus instruct us to handle interpersonal sins and offenses? (Matt 18:15-17)

Bearing Burdens Compare these verses:Compare these verses: Galatians 6:2 (KJV) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.Galatians 6:2 (KJV) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:5 (KJV) For every man shall bear his own burden.Galatians 6:5 (KJV) For every man shall bear his own burden. How can we reconcile these two verses?How can we reconcile these two verses?

Lifting the Weight What kind of burdens is Paul referring to in verse 2 that we can help lift?What kind of burdens is Paul referring to in verse 2 that we can help lift? What are some of the practical ways in which we can help bear the burdens of one another?What are some of the practical ways in which we can help bear the burdens of one another?

Instructions for Students Galatians 6:6 (NIV)Galatians 6:6 (NIV) Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. What good things would you be willing to share with me today?What good things would you be willing to share with me today?

Gal 6:7-10 (NIV) 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Sowing Deeds What are some specific examples that illustrate the general principle: “you reap what you sow?”What are some specific examples that illustrate the general principle: “you reap what you sow?” What two different types of seed can we sow according to Gal 6:8?What two different types of seed can we sow according to Gal 6:8? What are the two different consequences?What are the two different consequences?

The Harvest What promise can we claim in Gal 6:9?What promise can we claim in Gal 6:9? What is the condition?What is the condition? Galatians 6:10 (KJV) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.Galatians 6:10 (KJV) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Summary In our lesson this week, Paul describes how life in the Spirit should affect us and our church.In our lesson this week, Paul describes how life in the Spirit should affect us and our church. Our dealings with those who fall into sin should aim to restore them and heal the body of Christ.Our dealings with those who fall into sin should aim to restore them and heal the body of Christ. We all have burdens caused by misfortune and circumstance.We all have burdens caused by misfortune and circumstance.

Summary Let’s do what we can to help one another deal with the stressful events in life that inevitably intrude into all of our lives.Let’s do what we can to help one another deal with the stressful events in life that inevitably intrude into all of our lives. At the same time let us shoulder our own responsibilities and not expect others to do the tasks God has assigned to us.At the same time let us shoulder our own responsibilities and not expect others to do the tasks God has assigned to us. Reaping what you sow is a general principle of life.Reaping what you sow is a general principle of life.

Summary Having trusted Christ and having received the Holy Spirit, we can sow to please God rather than our sinful nature.Having trusted Christ and having received the Holy Spirit, we can sow to please God rather than our sinful nature. Those who do are promised a harvest if they do not give up.Those who do are promised a harvest if they do not give up. Will you pray for a deeper filling of the Spirit today that you may do good to all people, especially to your church family?Will you pray for a deeper filling of the Spirit today that you may do good to all people, especially to your church family?