You Foolish Galatians!

Galatians 3:1-25

Key Verse: 3:1

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

Read 1-5.  What message had the Galatians clearly heard from Paul?  How had they received the Spirit?  How did they begin their Christian life?  How were they trying to attain their goal now?  In what respect were they being foolish?

Read 6-9.  How did Abraham attain righteousness?  Why is it important to consider his example (7, 9, Rom 4:16)?  How did God announce the gospel in advance to Abraham (8)?  What can we learn about how God wants to bless all nations?

    

Read 10-14.  Why are all those who rely on the law cursed?  How has Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (13)?  Why has he redeemed us?  What promise should we claim by faith? 

          

Read 15-18.  What were the covenant promises given to Abraham (Gen 12:1-2; 15:4-6; 22:18)?  To whom does the seed or offspring in verse 16 and in Genesis 22:18 refer to?  Why doesn’t the law set aside the covenant or do away with the promise (15, 17-18)?        

Read 19-25.  Why was the law added?  Why couldn’t the law impart life (21)?  How did God impart life (22 Rom 8:3)?  What is the purpose of the law (23-24)?  Why are we no longer under the supervision of the law (25, Rom 8:9; 6:14)?