In this passage, Paul expresses his pastoral heart for the Galatians—he longs for them to hold fast to the gospel and its truth, reject the lies of the circumcision party, and use their freedom in Christ to serve one another.
Application Questions
1. What does gospel freedom look like in your life? How do you cling to gospel truth day in and day out?
2. Why does Paul use such aggressive language towards the circumcision party? What does it look like to reject lies in your life?
3. How can you form your thoughts to consider the freedom you have in Christ as an opportunity to serve others rather than an opportunity for your own flesh? What would it look like to grow in serving others in your life?
