“How Spiritual People Live”

Rescue Mission Series Lesson 6

Sermon Notes

June 29, 2025

I. Balancing Personal Responsibility and Mutual Care & Accountability …

A. Judaizing teachers came into the Galatian churches preaching a different

and denouncing Paul. Sadly, the Galatians were “bewitched” by these false teachers! (Galatians 3:1)

B. Throughout the book, Paul repeatedly affirms to the Galatians that Jesus’ work on the Cross was enough to

them and the Spirit was enough to

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them! (Galatians 5:25)

C. Rather than being unrelated to the central problem in Galatians, Paul’s “laundry list of takeaways” are deeply tied to the core issues of strife and division that were created by allegiance to a rule-based religious system. (Galatians 6:1-10)

1. Paul’s teaching in this text emphasizes the interplay between personal responsibility and mutual

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   and
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   which are rooted in Paul’s call to freedom! (Galatians 5:1; 5:13)

2. Galatians 6:1-10 describes how a community of faith lives when it is guided by

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   in the Spirit!

D. Discussion Questions for Life Groups & Families: After reading Galatians 5:1- 6:10, discuss the following questions: a) How are modern day Christians tricked, deceived, or “bewitched” by false teaching and false narratives? b) How could believing in and embracing a “rules-based” gospel lead to strife and division? c) In what ways would embracing both personal responsibility and mutual care & accountability help bring healing and wholeness to churches who struggle with strife and division?

II. How Spiritual People Live…

A. Spiritual people carry each other’s

! (Galatians 6:1-5)

1. Too many of us are carrying too many of our burdens by

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   !

2. People who are led by the Spirit allow the Spirit to lead them toward people who are

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   and burdened down.

3. Paul doesn’t spend much time talking about the problem of a person caught in a sin; rather, he focuses on a strategy for reaching a solution. (Galatians 6:1)

4. “Gently” literally means “in the spirit of

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   !”

5. Spirit-led people don’t compare themselves to

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   ! (Galatians 6:2)

6. You need

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   just as much as the next person!

7. Discussion Questions for Life Groups & Families: Think about Galatians 6:1-5 and carrying the burdens of others and then respond to these questions: a) What are some different ways other Christians have helped you “carry your burdens?” b) Finish this prompt: The reason why I sometimes choose not to share my burdens with others is… c) What are some ways that Christians today handle situations where a brother or sister is caught in a sin? d) What guidance does Paul give us for these situations?

B. Spiritual people support their

! (Galatians 6:6)

1. According to Paul, supporting our “teachers” was a matter of living life “in the Spirit!”

2. Our “teaching ministry” is vitally important to the

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of our church!

3. As a church, we need to affirm the importance of and our appreciation for our

!

4. Discussion Questions for Life Groups & Families: Think about this passage in Galatians 6:6 and then respond to these questions: a) Why would Paul place so much importance on caring for and supporting teachers, especially in the Galatian churches? b) How do our teachers impact the health and growth of our church? How have your “church” teachers impacted you and your family?

C. Spiritual people are

to God! (Galatians 6:7-10)

1. Since all people will stand before the judgment of God one day, we must live today by walking in the

!

2. Good works or “doing good” are the indicators of a person’s heart and their core identity before God!

3. We are led by God’s Spirit and our

is demonstrated by our many “good works” shown to people both inside and outside the church! (Galatians 6:9)

4. Discussion Questions for Life Groups & Families: In what ways is “doing good” part of what it means to “sow to please the Spirit?”