Galatians 3:10-14 Blessings and Curses Summary: Today, listen for two really important words: Blessings and curses. Blessings are words of hope, promise and comfort for us from God. God has given us the blessings of eternal life when we trust in Jesus by faith. But curses are words of judgment. If we try to earn our salvation by our good works, we will never succeed, and instead we'll only receive a curse, not a blessing. Let's think about it: 1. Don't rely on your works, they only bring a curse 2. Live by faith in Jesus who redeemed us from the curse Verse: Gal. 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us... Discussion questions: 1. Read Galatians 3:10-14 again, and then read over all of the Old Testament passages (in context) that Paul quotes: Deut. 27:26, Hab 2:4, Leviticus 18:5, Deuteronomy 21:23. Try to read the surrounding context of each passage to get the full sense. Why do you think Paul quotes the Old Testament so much here? 2. Why does relying on the works of the law bring us under a curse? In what ways might you be relying on the works of the law? 3. How did Jesus redeem us from the curse of the law? In what sense did He

Galatians 3:10-14 Blessings and Curses Summary: Today, listen for two really important words: Blessings and curses. Blessings are words of hope, promise and comfort for us from God. God has given us the blessings of eternal life when we trust in Jesus by faith. But curses are words of judgment. If we try to earn our salvation by our good works, we will never succeed, and instead we'll only receive a curse, not a blessing. Let's think about it: 1. Don't rely on your works, they only bring a curse 2. Live by faith in Jesus who redeemed us from the curse Verse: Gal. 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us... Discussion questions: 1. Read Galatians 3:10-14 again, and then read over all of the Old Testament passages (in context) that Paul quotes: Deut. 27:26, Hab 2:4, Leviticus 18:5, Deuteronomy 21:23. Try to read the surrounding context of each passage to get the full sense. Why do you think Paul quotes the Old Testament so much here? 2. Why does relying on the works of the law bring us under a curse? In what ways might you be relying on the works of the law? 3. How did Jesus redeem us from the curse of the law? In what sense did He

Galatians 3:6-9 Father Abraham Summary: Do you know this song?

Galatians 3:1-5 Faith Alone Summary: I love the game of golf. I love being outside, playing with friends or family, and I really love the feeling of hitting a great golf shot. Of course that doesn't happen as often as I'd like! In golf you have to hit several good shots in a row to score well. You can start off well, but if you don't finish by putting the ball in the hole, you'll never get a good score. Today, let's listen to Paul in Galatians again. He was worried that his friends started the Christian life well, (accepting Jesus by faith), but were trying to finish by their own good works. Let's listen in: Outline: 1. Beware of the

Text: Exodus 26:1,31-35, 27:1-2, 27:9-10, 20-21 Title: The Path to Heaven: Jesus, the Mediator 1-2 Sentence Summary: Sometimes when we get something for free, we treat it like costs like $0. Because our ticket into heaven, the Holy Place of God,is for free, we sometimes treat it like a mere piece of paper; however, let us remember how much it cost to get into heaven and give thanks to Jesus Christ for paying it all! Outline: 1. In order to get into Heaven, God requires blood to cover our stench 2. In order to get into Heaven, God requires holiness as your permission to enter. 3. In order to get into Heaven, God requires complete obedience for you to stay there. Memory Verse:

Galatians 2:17-21 Crucified With Christ Summary: Being a Christian means that we have given up trying to earn God's love by our own good works and trying to obey God's law. We can never work enough! God saves us as a free gift through faith in Jesus. Today listen as talk about what it means to be

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to worship the king's golden statue. They trusted God to bring them out of the fiery furnace alive. They knew they could only worship the one true God. Daniel 3

Galatians 2:1-10 Preserving the Gospel Summary: The great news of the Gospel is that God saves us by faith in Jesus ALONE. Our good works do not earn us eternal life. In Galatians, Paul is unwilling to let anyone change that simple, wonderful Gospel message. Let's listen to Paul's defense today and pray that we might hold on to the good news as well: Outline: 1. Gospel fruit 2. Gospel preservation 3. Gospel partners Verse:

Galatians 1:11-24 A History of Grace Summary: Have you ever bought something used? Some stores buy and sell used items, and we often call it a

Psalm 4 “Show Us Good” Memory Verse: In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

When Jonah saw God pour out his mercy and forgiveness on the city of Nineveh he became angry. He wanted those evil people punished. But God wants us to show mercy and forgiveness to others, just as He has shown us. Jonah 3:10-4:11

Luke 7:1-10 Faith Unexpected Intro: • What is this story about? • Describe the different ways to view the kingdom of God. (Hint: listen for the verbs.) • What does this story persuade the reader to do? • What do the four “movements” in the text explain about our expectations? Transition (7:1) • Which chapters fit into the wider unit of Luke’s narrative? • Which OT scroll does Jesus read from in Nazareth? • What does the scroll outline? • Luke 4-8 narrates Jesus’ provocative claim that the kingdom of God especially benefits whom? • Who, in our story, qualifies as the “poor”? Why? Plot (7:2-3) • What is the basic plot? • What are the two-character descriptions given about the centurion? • What is the “heightened” plot within these social dynamics? Rising Tension (7:4-8) • What is the “surprising interruption” in the middle of this scene? • What did the Jewish elders focus on while misrepresenting the centurion’s message? • What do the Jewish elders mean when they say the centurion “loves our nation”? (Hint: record the mainverb.) • What do the Jewish elders mean when they say the centurion “built a synagogue”? • How does this scene drip with irony? • What are the two ways to approach Jesus? (Hint: listen for the verbs.) Resolution (7:9-10) • What is Luke and Jesus’ message in the resolution? • Why does Jesus put the priority on faith? • What does this text require of us? Memory verse: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” (Luke 6:20b)

Galatians 1:6-10 No Other Gospel Summary: One of the most wonderful, joyful truths that we learn in the Bible is that God is willing to save us by faith in Jesus ALONE, not by our good works. As we study Paul's letter to the Galatians, we'll see that this is so important for us to believe. Anything else is a false Gospel! Let's listen to Paul describe it: Outline: 1. The danger of a false Gospel 2. God's judgment on false teachers 3. God's answer: there is only ONE Gospel Verse: Galatians 2:16...Yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ... Discussion Questions: 1. How does Paul address the Galatians in chapter 1:6-10? How is it different from the way he speaks of the false teachers? 2. Why is Paul

Good News for Recovering Pharisees Galatians 1:1-5 Summary: These days we are finally starting to get out and do things more after so long staying home because of the virus. It feels like freedom! But there is a bigger virus, and an even bigger freedom that is ours if we know Jesus. The virus is sin, and the freedom is the forgiveness God gives us by His grace alone. That is what we'll see today as we start a new study of Paul's letter to the Galatians. Let's think about what that means: Outline: Why do we need this letter from God? 1. Because it is Good News from God Himself 2. Because we are recovering Pharisees 3. Because we need the news of freedom Verse: Gal 2:16 16 yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ... Discussion Questions: 1. This week, read through Paul's letter to the Galatians several times. What do you think is the main point of his letter? 2. What is meant by the sentence,

Naaman was suffering from leprosy and learned that it was best for him to humble himself and follow God's simple instructions. 2 Kings 5:1-16

The prophet Elisha showed God's love to the widow and her sons. By trusting in God she saw Him working through Elisha to meet all her needs. 2 Kings 4:1-7

Trusting God and Living Wisely in Troubled Times Proverbs 21 1. Take courage, God is on the throne (21:1-2, 30-31) 2. Live wisely: Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God (21:3-4, Micah 6:8) 3. Live wisely: Be slow to speak, quick to listen (21:23, James 1:19-20) Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will. Discussion questions: 1. Take a few minutes for an honest assessment of your heart. How have you been at guarding your heart and trusting God's sovereignty during these troubling days? 2. How does Proverbs 21:1-2 help reset our worldview and perspective during days of trouble? 3. How does Proverbs 21 in general call us to wise living in the face of chaos and national unrest? Where are the areas where you have struggled to live in wisdom recently? 4. How should the Gospel shape our words? How should actions be shaped when we know our own sin has been washed clean by the blood of Jesus?

Title: Refugee Spirituality Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12 Intro 1. What is Peter’s message in 1 Peter? 2. What does the Bible mean when it uses the word “exile”? 3. What’s the point of this text? Coronation (v.9-10) 1. How many times is Jewish exile language used prior to our text? List the provided summary statements. 2. Is our royal identity recognized? Why or why not. 3. What is the purpose of our disguised royal identity? 4. What specific “excellency” are we to announce? Summons (v.11-12) 1. Are the “passions of the flesh” sexual desires? 2. How are the two imperatives (“abstain” and “keep”) related? 3. What is the implied dishonorable conduct? 4. What happens if you follow this dishonorable conduct? 5. Does refusing to retaliate guarantee you won’t be attacked? 6. What is at the center of a refugee spirituality? 7. Can Christians have enemies? Memory Verse But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9)

Heaven is REAL and a very beautiful place with plenty of 'No Mores'… No More tears, No More death, No More sadness, No More crying and No More pain. Revelation 21