Slide 1:Picture supplied by “Bibleplaces.com” A Picture of St. Peter’s Church located in Galita Picture supplied by “Bibleplaces.com” A Picture of St. Peter’s Church located in Galita

Slide 2:This second letter was probably written from PhilippiThis second letter was probably written from Philippi

Slide 3:The Spiritual Life in Practice

Galatians 6:1-10

Slide 4: Without the Holy Spirit leading in our lives we will go to our fallen brethren with condemnation rather than seeking restoration. Unless the Holy Spirit leads in our lives we will nitpick the work of others rather than carefully examining our own. If we live contrary to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we will sow to the flesh and reap corruption rather than sowing to the Spirit and reaping life everlasting.

Slide 5:KEY VERSE

Galatians 6:7 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”. 

Slide 6:Lesson Objectives To realize the practical effects of following the Holy Spirit’s guidance To learn to fulfill the law of Christ To realize our actions produce results

Slide 7:DEMONSTRATIONS AMONG BRETHREN Galatians 6:1-3 Restore the Fallen (1) Galatians 5:26 James 5:19-20 Galatians 5:16-17 Bear One Another’s Burdens (2-3) Galatians 5:14 Leviticus 19:18 Matthew 7:12

Galatians 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. James 5:19-20 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.  Galatians 5:16-17 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.  Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.  Galatians 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Slide 8:As we walk in the Spirit, He will guide us in our relationships with other believers. As important as it is for us to go to a fallen brother, it is even more important that we go with the right attitude. To go with an attitude of judgment, instead of meekness, can do more eternal damage than good. This is why Paul says that those who are spiritual must be the ones to go. Since part of the fruit of the Spirit is meekness and gentleness, we can be sure He will never lead us to restore a brother with a judgmental and condemning attitude.

Slide 9:RESPONSIBILITY AND SUPPORT Galatians 6:4-6 Bear Your Own Burden (4-5) 2 Corinthians 10:12 Provide Support (6) 1 Timothy 5:17-18

2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.  2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Slide 10:The call to bear one another’s burdens is not a call to shirk our duties. Although we are to bear one another’s burdens, there are some things that cannot be passed on to others. These things we must do ourselves. No one else can be a husband to your wife, a father to your children, or the spiritual leader of your home. These are responsibilities you cannot pass on to another. You must take responsibility and perform these duties.

Slide 11:SOWING AND REAPING Galatians 6:7-10 Actions and Consequences (7-8) A Reason to Persevere (9-10)

Slide 12:Every day we plant seeds that will one day bring forth a harvest of some kind. When the harvest comes—whether good or bad—it will be nothing more than the result of the life we’ve lived. Many people today want to sow to the flesh and pray for a crop failure. There are also many people today who sow to the flesh and expect to reap “of the Spirit.” Unfortunately for them these things do not work.

Slide 13:QUESTIONS FOR STUDY AND DISCUSSION 1. How should we respond to another Christian being overcome by sin? 2. What does Paul mean when he says that “those who are spiritual” should seek to restore a fallen Christian? 3. Why should we go to a fallen brother in “the spirit of meekness”? 4. What are some practical ways in which we can “bear one another’s burdens”? 5. What are some responsibilities of life that cannot be shared? 6. What is the law of sowing and reaping? What kind of harvest will you reap?

Lesson Conclusion Paul gave us some practical ways by which we can walk in the Spirit. Since the Christian life is not lived in a vacuum, the Holy Spirit guides us in our relationships with other Christians. One of the things we need to recognize is that walking in the Spirit and bearing one another’s burdens will require us to be involved in the messiness of life. We must be willing to invest our lives in others’ lives to help them out in their time of need. Just as you are to bear another’s burdens, others are to help you bear yours. This may mean you swallow your pride and ask for help. It also means you have to be willing to let others genuinely get involved in your life. There are also responsibilities in life we cannot pass on to another. We must faithfully do those things God has called us to do. God has simply called us to do the best we can with what He has given us and do it for His glory. Finally we must remember the unalterable principle of sowing and reaping. While it is true that when we sow to the flesh, we will reap corruption, it is also true that if God’s Holy Spirit lives within us, we are able to sow to the Spirit and reap life everlasting. Lesson Conclusion Paul gave us some practical ways by which we can walk in the Spirit. Since the Christian life is not lived in a vacuum, the Holy Spirit guides us in our relationships with other Christians. One of the things we need to recognize is that walking in the Spirit and bearing one another’s burdens will require us to be involved in the messiness of life. We must be willing to invest our lives in others’ lives to help them out in their time of need. Just as you are to bear another’s burdens, others are to help you bear yours. This may mean you swallow your pride and ask for help. It also means you have to be willing to let others genuinely get involved in your life. There are also responsibilities in life we cannot pass on to another. We must faithfully do those things God has called us to do. God has simply called us to do the best we can with what He has given us and do it for His glory. Finally we must remember the unalterable principle of sowing and reaping. While it is true that when we sow to the flesh, we will reap corruption, it is also true that if God’s Holy Spirit lives within us, we are able to sow to the Spirit and reap life everlasting.

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Slide 15:Acknowledgements

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