Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia …

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  Paul reminds them they had done him no wrong when he was with them v. 12b  He also reminds them of the physical infirmity that affected him while he was with them in Galatia v. 13

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  Question of interest…what was Paul’s physical infirmity? v. 13  Many theories have been offered through the centuries…cannot say for certain  The best guess Ù some ailment that had affected his eyes 4:15 6:11

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  They had not despised Paul nor the condition that caused him great physical suffering v. 14a  He was to them as an “angel” v. 14b  Now, he wants to know where that previous thinking has gone v. 15a

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  Before, they would have plucked out their own eyes for the ailing apostle v. 15b  Now, was he their enemy for telling them the truth re: the Judaizers? vv (their false teaching & how they really didn’t care about them as did Paul)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  The Judaizers sought the Galatians, but not for commendable purposes  They “sought them” to shut them off from the apostle Paul v. 17b  Their desire was that the Galatians would only seek them…not the apostle Paul

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  Paul praises the Galatians for the way they sought him “in a commendable manner” in the past v. 18a  However, that shouldn’t only exist if he was with them…they should do so now even through his letter v. 18b

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  Paul had already “given birth” to the Galatian saints when he brought them to Christ v. 19a  Now, he felt as if he were in “birth labor” all over again because of their apostasy v. 19b (anxiety, worry, etc.)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  The phrase “…until Christ be formed in you” is an interesting statement v. 19b  Some Greek grammarians say it is an old Greek word signifying the manner in which an embryo is formed (shaped) in the womb [Robertson]

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  The 2nd Galatian chastisement 4:8-20  What did Paul desire the most? v. 20  He wanted to be in Galatia  He was perplexed at their behavior  He would rather be there to address them face-to-face instead of writing a letter  He would take a different tone in person

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul rhetorically asks those who wanted to be under law (Mosaic Law) if they even heard the Law? v. 21  A question addressed to Galatian saints who were siding with the Judaizers

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  “It is written…” points to what Paul will now review to answer his rhetorical question v. 22a  It is the story of Abraham’s 2 sons…it is recorded in Gen 16-18, 21

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul’s example… vv. 22b-23  One son was born by the bondwoman Hagar (Ishmael)  The other son was born by the free woman Sarah (Isaac)

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul’s use of this O.T. story vv a  The 2 women stand for the 2 covenants  Hagar = fleshly; represented physical Jerusalem and the bondage that resulted from being under law

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul’s use of this O.T. story vv a  Sarah = spiritual; represented the “Jerusalem above” Heb 12:22  She stood for the ability to be free in Christ and from the curse of law

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul’s use of this O.T. story vv a  Messianic prophecy is quoted Isa 54:1  Not describing Sarah’s barrenness  Spoken to give Israel hope following her “barren days” in captivity

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul’s use of this O.T. story vv a  N.T. saints are like Isaac…not Ishamel  Just as Isaac was promised to Sarah, we can be God’s children of the promise He made to Abraham 3:14-29

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia 2nd Proposition & Proof 2:16 – 4:31  Illustrating the promises to Abraham Ë The allegory of Sarah & Hagar 4:21-31  Paul’s use of this O.T. story vv a  Sarah’s birth of Isaac wasn’t miraculous in the sense of Jesus’ birth Lk 1:26-35  However, God did intervene and allow Sarah to conceive in her old age

Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Churches In Galatia …