1. A REFOCUSED CHURCH Galatians:

2. Lens Check

3. Lens #1 – Refocused on Jesus’ Authority Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father… (Galatians 1:1a)

4. Lens #2 – Refocused on Jesus’ Resurrection … who raised him from the dead-- (Galatians 1:1)

5. Lens #3 – Refocused on Jesus’ Family Perspective and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: (Galatians 1:2)

6. Lens #4 – Refocused on Jesus’ Benefits Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, (Galatians 1:3)

7. Lens #5 – Refocused on Jesus’ Work and Plan who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, (Galatians 1:4)

8. Lens #6 – Refocused on God’s Glory to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Galatians 1:5)

9. How our “Lenses” Get out of Focus Apathetic to Jesus’ Authority Unbelief Weak Gospel Foundations Lack of Discernment Ignorant of Jesus’ Accomplishments Sinful Heart Orientations Legalism, Moralism, Grace-neglectism

10. Q & A