This morning, Pastor Nathanael will be launching into our new series on the book of Galatians. We’ve subtitled the series, “Dwelling in Freedom” as Paul convincingly explains that our freedom comes from faith in Christ.
For this morning, we’re going to notice Paul’s passion in his letter to the Galatians. The people of Galatia had been slipping away from the true gospel and falling into some of the teachings by the false teachers. They had mistakenly believed that works, strictly following the Mosaic Law, and circumcision was a necessary part of their salvation – they couldn’t be further away from the truth. The purity of the gospel had been tainted, and Paul writes in hopes to call God’s people back to the truth.
Apply
- What steps can you take to improve your ability to discern between authentic biblical teachings and distorted versions?
- Are there areas in your life where you’ve compromised your beliefs to gain the approval or acceptance of others?
- The gospel of grace, peace and freedom found in the saving message of Jesus Christ is a gift. In what ways can you cultivate a deeper appreciation for this gift and allow it to influence you on your outlook on life?
Pray
- Pray that those who attend our service today will have a meaningful encounter with God.
- Pray for our Children’s Ministry Pastor, Jerilyn Bayer and the Children’s Ministry Associate, Annette Faszer.
- Pray for the Children’s Ministry Assistants Abigail, Adelynn, Amelia, Blythe, Clarissa, Domina, Sylvie and Tia.