Blessed by the Cursed One
Josh Whitney
Part of Galatians
November 21, 2024

Galatians 3:10-14 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” 12 But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.

1 . The unrighteous shall

in their good works.

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2 . Salvation is by faith in Christ, not by

effort.

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3 . Christ was

that we might be blessed.

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4 . Do you

Bible when you talk?

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5 . Have you received the

of the Holy Spirit in your life?

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Discussion Questions:

  1. What was your biggest takeaway from these verses?
  2. What does it mean that Abraham believed God? What is faith?
  3. A typical pattern for Christians is to believe they are justified by grace through faith but then sanctification has to happen by working hard. How does Paul counteract this in Galatians 3?
  4. To be justified by the Law, one has to obey all of it perfectly. How does this impact your understanding of humanity’s righteousness?
  5. What is an example of an Old Testament saint demonstrating faith?
  6. How can you grow in talking about the Bible when you speak?
  7. How has the Holy Spirit blessed you? And how do you see the Holy Spirit working your life today?
  8. Pray for each other.