OLV Podcast - The Book of Galatians
Bible Study Discussion Questions
Bible Study notes are listed from newest to oldest. For previous notes please scroll down.
Episode 60 - Compromise
​
Truth:
Paul fought for the truth because he knew that the Galatian people would not experience the freedom Jesus died to give them - vs 1
The devil is always trying to rob of us of our freedom and our power over sin - vs 4 (remember, we don’t fight against flesh and blood… Ephesians 6:12)
What are some things that we are tempted to compromise on?
Additional scripture references:
Romans 2:28-29
Galatians 5:1
-
“How does this truth give us direction and answers for our lives?”
Relationship:
How we live, what we stand for, what we compromise, impacts other people - vs 5
Sociologists say that even the shyest introvert influences 10,000 people in their lifetime
It’s possible that if we don’t stand for truth, the knowledge of it could be lost
One of the greatest gifts we can give to others is the example we set
-
“How does it impact our relationship with God and people?”
Purpose:
Paul’s unwillingness to compromise, to boldly declare the truth, made his voice and his life meaningful
His influence continues to impact lives over 2000 years later
(The average person is completely forgotten in 3 generations)
What can God use us to do if we refuse to compromise?
-
“What purpose or meaning can we find in living out this truth?”​
Next week’s reading: Galatians 2:11-16
Episode 59 - Overcoming doubt
​
Truth:
Paul was shocked because they doubted and walked away from the truth. vs 6-7
We are all susceptible to doubt - Gen 3:1
The devil is a master at shifting our perspective. He twists the truth to deceive us.
-
“How does this scripture and the truth in it challenge or change what I believe?”
Relationship:
Paul could stand against those who opposed him because he was convinced of what he believed.
His confidence and faith came because he spent time studying scripture and listening to God. vs 11-12
-
“In what ways does this truth impact the way that we live and interact with each other?”
Purpose:
Paul had built his faith on scripture, not on what others believed. vs 15-17
He knew his purpose, because he knew God.
He spoke truth when everyone else was speaking lies.
-
“As representatives of God’s kingdom, how can we demonstrate this truth in the world that we live in?”
Next week’s reading: Galatians 2:1-5
Episode 58 - The power of relationships and the grace of God
​
Truth:
God is for us. He has always pursued us. He always will.
-
“How does this scripture and the truth in it challenge or change what I believe?”
Relationship:
To have healthy relationships we have to be willing to have hard conversations when we see the the people we love going in the wrong direction. Equally, if we want to grow we have to be willing to listen when someone that loves us confronts us.
-
“In what ways does this truth impact the way that we live and interact with each other?”
Purpose:
In the big picture, our purpose is to love God and love people
-
“As representatives of God’s kingdom, how can we demonstrate this truth in the world that we live in?”
Next week’s reading: Galatians 1:6-17
​