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Click Here to Subscribe on iTunes The last few podcasts we looked at Galatians 3:1-5. Paul has been making his case that we are saved by grace and not by works. People had come into the churches after Paul had left and said you need to observe certain Jewish rituals to be a true Christian. Paul asks several questions. Are you foolish? Who has bewitched you? Was your suffering in vain? Did you receive the Holy Spirit by the works of the law or by faith? You can listen to the past lessons to...

Galatians 3:6 – What kind of faith do you have? The last few podcasts we looked at Galatians 3:1-5. Paul has been making his case that we are saved by grace and not by works. People had come into the churches after Paul had left and said you need to observe certain Jewish rituals to be a true Christian. Paul asks several questions. Subscribe on iTunes – Click Here Are you foolish? Who has bewitched you? Was your suffering in vain? Did you receive the Holy Spirit by the works of the law or...

Galatians 3:5 – Do you need help? Last time we looked at Galatians 3:4 and asked the question, “was your suffering in vain?”. We know that suffering, if we let it, will bring us closer to the Lord and let us experience Him more. Ultimately good comes from the suffering. The lesson before that we asked the question, “are you trying to go it alone?” In other words why would you not use the power of God in your life to help you vs trying to do things on your own. <Read More The post...

Today we continue our study in Galatians chapter 3. Last time we looked at chapter 3 verse 2 and 3 and asked the question “are you going it alone?”. Paul had asked the question … now that you are saved and have received the Holy Spirit, are you now going to try to do things in the flesh or your natural self. Why would you try to do things on your own, when God himself lives within you. Today Paul continues the argument against those that were trying to get the churches to observe certain...

Galatians 3:2-3 – Are you trying to go it alone? Last time we looked at Galatians 3:1 and Paul asked the question who has bewitched you? Who has confused you with lies. The Galatians had heard and seen the truth of Jesus Christ, but had started believing a lie. What was the lie. Well people had come in after Paul left, and said these people needed to get circumcised in order to be a real Christian. Of course that isn’t true. Paul continues the defense against this false teaching. Let’s...

Who has bewitched us? Galatians 3:1 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 3:1 Last time we asked the question “Why did Jesus die for you?”. Paul has been dealing with people who don’t believe that you are saved by grace alone. These people wanted the church members to observe certain Jewish rituals, but Paul said this was wrong. We are saved by grace and not our own works. So let’s read today’s passage Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should...

Why Did Jesus Die For You? Galatians 2:17-21 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 2:17-21 Last time Paul told Peter and the others that they were hypocrites for saying they were saved by grace but separating from the gentiles because they weren’t keeping the law. Paul confronted Peter to his face concerning justification by faith alone. Today Paul continues his argument. Questions: Why did Jesus die for you? 17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves...

Do we live what we believe? Galatians 2:14-16 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 2:14-16 Last time we looked at how Paul was disappointed with Peter because he acted like a hypocrite. Peter had been eating with gentiles and then when some important Jews came to visit, Peter ditched the gentiles. Paul is going to explain the problem with this ... Read More The post Galatians 2:14-16 Do we live what we believe? appeared first on Max Suther.

Are You Leading by Your Actions? Galatians 2:11-13 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 2:11-13 So last time we found Paul, Barnabas and Titus in Jerusalem. It was determined that Paul would primarily go to the gentiles with the gospel, and Peter would go to the Jews. Both would preach that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ Jesus ... Read More The post Galatians 2:11-13 Are You Leading by Your Actions? appeared first on Max Suther.

What are you willing to tell others? Galatians 2:6-10 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 2:6-10 Last time Paul explained that he, Barnabas and Titus went to Jerusalem because God instructed him to. The Judaizers had questioned Paul’s authority, and tried to infiltrate the churches with their false doctrine. Paul went to Jerusalem, not to confirm his message, but to ... Read More The post Galatians 2:6-10 What are you willing to tell others? appeared first on Max Suther.

Can you save yourself? Galatians 2:1-5 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 2:1-5 Last time we looked at how Paul after being called by Jesus, spent three years in Arabia being trained by God. After this period he went to Jerusalem for 15 days. Today we jump forward 14 years and we see Paul going back to Jerusalem. Questions: Can you ... Read More The post Galatians 2:1-5 Can you save yourself? appeared first on Max Suther.

What could God do with your life? Galatians 1:17-24 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:17-24 So last time we looked at how God called Paul and revealed himself to Paul. Paul had a bad reputation among the Christians, yet God used him anyway. Today we look at the first few years of Paul’s life after he got saved. Questions: ... Read More The post Galatians 1:17-24 What could God do with your life? appeared first on Max Suther.

Has God revealed himself in you? Galatians 1:14-16 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:14-16 Last time Paul explained that he didn’t receive the Gospel of Christ from men, but instead from God. Apparently the Judaizers had questioned Paul’s authority or put doubt in the minds of the new believers as to Paul’s authority and his ability to deliver God’s ... Read More The post Galatians 1:14-16 Has God revealed himself in you? appeared first on Max Suther.

Is God’s Word Enough for You? Galatians 1:11-13 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:11-13 Bible Study and Commentary So last time we looked at Galatians 1:10 where Paul said he wasn’t trying to please man, but God. Paul wasn’t preaching a message to gain popularity, or make everyone feel good, or for his own gain. Paul preached the Gospel of ... Read More The post Galatians 1:11-13 Is God’s Word Enough for You? appeared first on Max Suther.

Who are you trying to please? Galatians 1:10 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:10 Last time Paul said that if he, an angel, or any other man preaches another Gospel than the true Gospel of Christ let him be cursed. Questions: Who are you trying to please? Who do you work for? 10 For do I now persuade ... Read More The post Galatians 1:10 Who are you trying to please? appeared first on Max Suther.

Is Jesus Enough? Galatians 1:6-9 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:6-9 Recap – Last time we looked at Galatians 1:3-5 and Paul gave us the big picture of this letter. Paul wanted us to understand that God extended his grace towards us, that God would get the glory and that in between these two statements was what Christ did. ... Read More The post Galatians 1:6-9 Is Jesus Enough? appeared first on Max Suther.

Are You Doing the Father’s Will? Galatians 1:3-5 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:3-5 Bible Study and Commentary Last time we looked at Galatians 1:1-2 and saw that Paul established his authority as an Apostle and why he is the one that the churches in Galatia should listen to and not those that had come in trying to ... Read More The post Galatians 1:3-5 Are You Doing the Father’s Will? appeared first on Max Suther.

Where do you look for truth? Galatians 1:1-2 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet Galatians 1:1-2 Bible Lesson and Commentary Today we start in the book of Galatians. So let me give you a little background. Galatia is in modern day Turkey. Some people think the church was established on Paul’s first missionary trip but most believe it was his second ... Read More The post Galatians 1:1-2 Where do you look for truth? appeared first on Max Suther.

Where do you find peace? 2 Thess 3:14-18 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Bible study and commentary Last time Paul made sure that everyone that could work was working. Apparently people were taking advantage of others by asking for support even though they could work. Paul explained that when he was with them he worked so that he ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Where do you find peace? appeared first on Max Suther.

Are you weary? 2 Thess 3:6-13 Please Retweet #biblestudyClick To Tweet 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Bible Study and Commentary Last time Paul asked that the people pray for him and that God’s word would be delivered freely and work in the lives of people. He also wanted God’s love to continue to work through the church and that the people would be ... Read More The post 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Are you weary? appeared first on Max Suther.