Galatians 6:11-18

Galatians 6:11-18New International Version (NIV)

Not Circumcision but the New Creation

11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!

12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh. 14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which[a] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to[b] the Israel of God.

17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

Questions:

1. Why does Paul write large letters in his writing?

A= Paul wants to show how important and meaningful this letter is. He is showing that he wrote it in his handwriting, but God is speaking through Paul to tell him what to write in the Gospel. This message is so important that it need to be big and bold.

2. Why would religious people boast about you if they were to get you to act religiously?

A= People would boast about you because they would think people will be impressed if they can get other people to act how they are acting.

3.  What does it mean when Paul says, “I bear on my body scars for the cause of Jesus?”

A= It means that when he was a follower of Jesus, he got beaten up for being his follower.  Jesus warned him of this happening, but Paul still followed him.

4.Why does Paul boast about the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ?

A= Paul only boasts about the cross because it is the one thing worth boasting about. Even though Paul can boast about himself and all the amazing things he did he only boasted about the finished work that Jesus did on the cross. Jesus took the wrath of God that we deserved, so that we could have forgiveness and eternal life.

5. What does Paul mean by, “what matters instead is a new creation?”

A= Paul means that acting religiously or not doesn’t matter, what matters is whether a person’s heart has been changed through faith by Jesus Christ.

Summary

          Paul is writing with big letters to show how much this passage means and says. This passage talks about how some people try to not be prosecuted for God and the cross of Christ. People that are circumcised don’t keep the law. But they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about the flesh. We should never boast about anything other than the cross that saved us from going to hell. This letter from Paul tells us what we need to do and how we need to act.

Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for this day. Thank you for all the FCA leaders and Mr. Alfaro, Mrs. Drake, and Mr. Beaty.  Please help everyone to do well on their tests and all of their sports.  We thank you for Mrs. Torosian for letting us have FCA in the mornings.  Help us to be lights on our campus and lead others to you.

In Jesus name we pray,  Amen!!!!!!!

Galatians 6:1-10

Carry One Another’s Burdens

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1 Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won’t be tempted. 2 Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But each person should examine his own work,and then he will have a reason for boasting in himself alone, and not in respect to someone else. 5 For each person will have to carry his own load.

6 The one who is taught the message must share all his good things with the teacher. 7 Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows he will also reap, 8 because the one who sows to his flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

Q: Why does Paul call it the law of Christ?

A: Paul calls it the law of Christ because it is a different doing than what our law would say. No one in this world would love to take someone else's burdens except Jesus who died on the cross for our sins.

Q: What does Paul mean in verse 7?

A: Paul is telling the people of Galatia, that whoever plants seeds or spreads God’s word will also grow in their relationship with Christ.

Q: What does verse ten mean to you.

A: Audience (After they answer) Paul wants us to do good for two reasons. He wants us to do the right thing and help other with their struggles and help carry one anothers burdens. Also, he wants us to make a good name for God, because we as Christians are representatives of God.

Summary, We are told by Paul that if we catch someone in a sin we should restore that person, but be careful to watch yourself so you don’t get tempted to do the same thing. We should also carry someone else's burdens, so we can fulfill the law of Christ. Also, we need to examine our work so only then we can boast in ourselves only and not in respect to someone else. Also, Paul states we should sow the spirit so we can have eternal life not corruption. Therefore we must for the good of all especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

Galatians 5:16-26

The Spirit versus the Flesh

16 I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious:[a][b] sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy,outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, 21 envy,[c]drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I tell you about these things in advance—as I told you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness, faith,[d] 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the fleshwith its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, we must also follow the Spirit. 26 We must not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another

Questions:

1. What does Paul mean in verse 17?

A.                 Paul means that the human race does what god does not want and God wants to do what the human race does not want although God's way is much better.

2. What does it mean to live by the spirit?

A.To live by the spirit means you listen to God and the Holy spirit, and letting God direct you.

3.  What does Paul mean when he says, “ Now the works of the flesh are obvious.”

A.                 The works of the flesh is the human race works, and how we sin in our lives. Such as sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatred,strife,jealousy,     outbursts of anger,selfish ambitions,dissensions,factions,envy,drunkenness,cursing,and anything similar.

4. What are two “flesh” or bad habits you need to break?

A.                 For me, i am often short of patience with my mom when she wants me to do things at home .  I will get grumpy and often talk back.I am also am way too focused on what i dont like about school and that puts me in a bad mood.

5.   What are the fruits of the spirit?

A.                 Love, Joy ,Peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self control.

6.What are two “fruits” or positive strengths that you can focus on using and showing more?

A.                 I show love to my friends and family and I am very faithful I can show those two more by showing my love for christ and being faithful

Summary

            The spirit and flesh are against each other. This means our natural and sinfull ways are always fighting against the kinder and plesant things that please God. It is easy and more natural to be angry, unkind, selfish,and generally bad behaved. But we should be focused on the “fruits” or “good things” that God has placed inside of us. We should be kind, joyful,looking out for other people and always showing love. For this we need to trust in God to make the right choices.

Galatians 5:1-15

Galatians 5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Freedom of the Christian

5 Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Take note! I, Paul, tell you that if you get yourselves circumcised, Christ will not benefit you at all. 3 Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to keep the entire law. 4 You who are trying to be justified by the law are alienated from Christ; you have fallen from grace. 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith working through love.

7 You were running well. Who prevented you from obeying the truth?8 This persuasion did not come from the One who called you. 9 A little yeast leavens the whole lump of dough. 10 I have confidence in the Lord you will not accept any other view. But whoever it is that is confusing you will pay the penalty. 11 Now brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished. 12 I wish those who are disturbing you might also get themselves castrated!

13 For you were called to be free, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.14 For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.[a] 15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another

1. Why does Paul want us to take notes?

A.                 He want us to takes notes because when this someday happens to you, you will know the answer to what Paul is trying to say.

                 2.  Why does Paul say “Christ will be of no value to you at all”?

A.                 If we are trying to save ourselves and think that we can, we are not accepting that Christ is our only path to be saved.

                 3.    What does Paul mean by “fallen from grace” in verse 4?

A.                 Paul means that you have come down to earth to teach people about the Lord. He wants us to share the gospel.

                 4.    How are we saved?

A.                 We are saved by our faith, not by the deeds we do.

                5.     What does it mean in verse 9?

A.                 It means it only takes one wrong person to infect all the others.

                6.     What should we look at in others?

A.                 Often believers lose the motivation of love, and become critical of others. We stop looking for the good in them and see only their faults. Remind yourself of Jesus’ command to love others as you love yourself.

                 

Summary

What Paul is trying to say is that the Lord wants you to follow the law were alienated from Christ and have fallen for grace.  He wants you to hope and wait for righteousness and work for faith.  As it said in paragraph 2,”Who prevented you from obeying the truth? This persuasion did not come from the one who called you.”  What Paul is trying to say is that your bad decisions did not come  from what the Lord was trying to do. The Lord lead you toward the better decision in that situation. Paul is trying to say that it doesn’t matter if you are circumcision or uncircumcision does not matter, but what does matter is that you love what you have and favor what you don’t have.

Dear Lord,

I pray that everyone does great on their tests and wish everyone good luck for for softball, baseball, and volleyball. Remember you can always serve each other with love. You can also invite people to pray with you or your family so they can get to know about Christ.  Thank you to Mr. Alfaro and Mrs. Drake for always helping making FCA the best it can be. Help us be lights on our campus and have a great friday.

                                  In Jesus’ name we pray,

                                           Amen