Instructions for Christian Living

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Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 
Galatians 6:9


Text: Galatians 6:1-18

 Central Truth: Christians are called to live for God and demonstrate His goodness.

Outline:
1. About Burden Bearing (Gal. 6:1-6)
2. Persevere in Doing Good (Gal. 6:7-10)
3. Glory in the Cross (Gal. 6:11-18)

1. ABOUT BURDEN BEARING (Galatians 6:1-6)

A. Restoring the Weak and Fallen (vv. 1-2)
B. Considering Yourself (vv. 3-5)
C. Supporting the Ministry (v. 6)

2. PERSEVERE IN DOING GOOD (Galatians 6:7-10)

A. Sowing and Reaping (vv. 7-9)
B. The Household of Faith (v. 10)

3. GLORY IN THE CROSS (Galatians 6:11-18)

A. Paul’s Personal Salutation (v. 11)
B. Salvation by Faith (vv. 12-16)
C. Gracious Conclusion (vv. 17-18)

In the first portion of chapter 6, Paul instructs the church how to care for fellow believers (vv. 1-6). In the second part, Paul explains how to do good to others both inside and outside the community of faith (vv. 7-10). And in the final portion of the chapter, the apostle tells the Galatians how to live as a new creation through faith and grace and not by works of the flesh (vv. 11-18).

“Our generation has become well versed in Christian terminology but is remiss in the actual practice of Christ’s principles and teachings,” said Billy Graham in his book Storm Warning. “Hence, our greatest need is not mere Christianity but more true Christians.”

Readings:
  1. Be Good to your Neighbor - Leviticus 19:13-18
  2. Care for the Needy - Deuteronomy 15:7-11
  3. Glory in the Lord - 1 Chronicles 16:7-14
  4. Cherish Christian Fellowship - Acts 2:41-47
  5. Serve God's People - Acts 6:1-7
  6. Do Not Show Favoritism - James 2:1-8

*Adopted from the Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary 2019-2020.