Galatians Lesson 9 handout

Galatians

Lesson 9

Text: Galatians 4:8-31

1. What Really Happens when we turn from Liberty to Law.

   1. Serving god’s that are no god’s, vs.8-11

      1. When and Now,

         I Corinthians 8:3 “But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”

         Matthew 7:21-23 “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

      2. Has the labor been in vain?

   2. From Spanking to Embracing, vs.12-20

      1. Paul’s Example, vs.12-16

      2. They want you, but not for the reason you think, Vs.17&18

      3. Vs. 19&20 you see a glimpse of Paul’s heart,

   3. The Two Covenants, Vs.21-31

      1. An Allegory of the two,

      2. the bondmaid’s child,

      3. In contrast to Ishmael, Issac,

Points for home:

• Each of us has a past, however, we are no longer under the power or the influence of that past.

• As Paul spoke truth in love, we should also want to tell the truth, but in a loving manner.

• The Sons of Abraham represent two different covenants, the one of the bond, and the one of the free. Being free, what would compel us to want to enter back under bondage.