Lesson 8

Galatians 4:13-31

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1. Faithfulness must not rest on personal relationships

2. Nevertheless, Paul’s love and concern for Galatians had not diminished

3. Galatians were not influenced by Paul’s physical infirmity

4. Paul was confident Galatians would have made sacrifices for him

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5 Some considered Paul to be an enemy

6 Judaizers coveted Galatians’ admiration and respect

7 Judiazer teaching excluded the Galatians from the unique benefits of the gospel

8 Paul had been Galatians’ “father” in the gospel through his teaching

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9 If changes were not made, the Galatians story was headed for an unhappy ending

10 Paul desired to see the Galatians so he could address them personally

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1. Gentiles were convinced that they should follow the Law

2. There were lessons that they should learn from the Law

3. Ishmael and Isaac were from different plans

4. The symbolism of Abraham’s family was significant

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5 The old covenant resulted in bondage, and the new covenant results in freedom

6 Paul applies Isaiah’s prophecy to the superior status of the gospel over the Law

7 Persecution would come from Judaizers as persecution had come from Ishmael

8 How did the Lord feel about the bad behavior of the Judaizers?

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9 Paul insists that salvation will be centered in the new covenant and not the old.

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