Day 5

Lisa Sheffler, author

Happy Friday!

Let’s reflect on what we’ve learned this week, and throughout the series, invite the Spirit to transform us and commit to living out his guidance.

Reflect

Take another look at Galatians 6:11–18.

What are Paul’s main points in this passage? How does it sum up some of the big issues in this letter?
What has stayed with you personally as you’ve studied this passage?

Connect

I’m listing some key verses from Galatians for you to reflect on and pray over. Also consider discussing some of them a friend who’s who’s done this study.

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel. Galatians 1:8

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” Galatians 2:20–21

Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? Galatians 3:3

He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:14

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:28–29

Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:6-7

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10

Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. Galatians 6:15

Respond

Now slow down, pray over these prompts, and ask the Spirit to direct you.

Ask the Father:

What do you want me to take away from what I’ve studied this week? What are you taking away from the entire book of Galatians? What do you want me to remember and keep present with me?
What do you want me to do with the truth of your Word? What is the one, next, right step that you want me to take?
What are you teaching me about you? About who you are and the relationship I have with you? How can I worship and love you based on what you’ve revealed?

From our study in Galatians, consider writing down one key insight that you have gained and one important action that you are taking. Share both with a friend or family member. Pray for each other and hold each other accountable.

Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, or joined us along the way, we’re so glad you’ve studied Galatians with us! May God richly bless you with knowledge of him and the power of the Spirit to love and serve God and others.

Next week

We’re starting a new series next week! It’s called Fool Proof and we’ll be looking at select Proverbs, starting with Proverbs chapter 1, where we will explore what “the fear of the Lord” really means and what difference it makes. With summer arriving, we’re going to change up the Engage God Daily a little bit. We think you’ll especially enjoy Day 1 of each week!