- Sermon Series: Galatians | The Gospel Changes Everything
- Sermon Title: The Gospel and Our Relationships
- Preacher: Steve Constable
- Scripture: Galatians 5:26-6:5
Sermon Discussion Questions
- Considering the context of 6:1-5, how would you define conceit? According to verse 26, what are the two possible effects of conceit on relationships?
- How could conceit and pride lead to both superiority and inferiority complexes?
- Do you have more of a tendency to provoke or to envy in relationships? How can you use the gospel to overcome your tendency whatever it is?
- Compare 6:2 with 5:13-14, and decide what “the law of Christ” is and what “bearing burdens” is. How does “bearing burdens” help define our relationship with others?
- From the context of v.2 and v.5, explain why they are not contradictory. How does our view of ourselves (v.3-5) influence how we treat others (v.2)?
- 6:1. What principles does Paul lay down in this verse? Make a list of the reasons that Christians do so poorly at both 6:2 and 6:1 relationships. How do you think your particular small group or church community is at “restoration”? What could you do practically to do better?
- Ask the God of all grace to give you confidence in His grace, awareness of your own pride and sin, and a desire to help shoulder the burdens of those God brings across your path.
Questions taken from Tim Keller’s Study in Galatians.