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Galatians - Rescued & Recruited - Week 1
Joining the Team: Discovering Your Purpose
Welcome to the kickoff of our new teaching series, "Galatians: Rescued and Recruited." Today, we dive into the profound message of this ancient letter and explore what it means to be part of a team. But first, let's unpack the backstory.
Meet the Author: The Apostle Paul
The book of Galatians is a letter penned by none other than the Apostle Paul, a towering figure in the early Christian movement. Paul, formerly known as Saul, underwent a radical transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a passionate follower of Jesus. Despite not being one of the original 12 disciples, Paul received a special commission from Jesus himself, making him an apostle.
Acts 9:1-6Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers.[a] So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
3 As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”
5 “Who are you, lord?” Saul asked.
And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! 6 Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
Understanding the Context
The church in Galatia faced a pressing issue: the temptation to blend legalism with Christianity. Paul's letter serves as a corrective, reminding them that salvation isn't about adherence to laws but about faith in Christ. Like the Galatians, we're often tempted to add rules to our faith, but Paul's message remains relevant today: in Christ, we are all one team.
Rescued and Recruited
Becoming a Christian isn't just about being saved; it's about being recruited into a team with a purpose. While praying a salvation prayer marks the beginning of our journey, it's only the first step. We must also consider what we're saved from and what we're saved for. Just as an investor asks what we're saving for, God saves us from death, offers us new life, and calls us to a mission.
Galatians 3:28
Galatians - Rescued & Recruited - Week 1
Joining the Team: Discovering Your Purpose
Welcome to the kickoff of our new teaching series, "Galatians: Rescued and Recruited." Today, we dive into the profound message of this ancient letter and explore what it means to be part of a team. But first, let's unpack the backstory.
Meet the Author: The Apostle Paul
The book of Galatians is a letter penned by none other than the Apostle Paul, a towering figure in the early Christian movement. Paul, formerly known as Saul, underwent a radical transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a passionate follower of Jesus. Despite not being one of the original 12 disciples, Paul received a special commission from Jesus himself, making him an apostle.
Acts 9:1-6Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers.[a] So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
3 As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”
5 “Who are you, lord?” Saul asked.
And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! 6 Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
Understanding the Context
The church in Galatia faced a pressing issue: the temptation to blend legalism with Christianity. Paul's letter serves as a corrective, reminding them that salvation isn't about adherence to laws but about faith in Christ. Like the Galatians, we're often tempted to add rules to our faith, but Paul's message remains relevant today: in Christ, we are all one team.
Rescued and Recruited
Becoming a Christian isn't just about being saved; it's about being recruited into a team with a purpose. While praying a salvation prayer marks the beginning of our journey, it's only the first step. We must also consider what we're saved from and what we're saved for. Just as an investor asks what we're saving for, God saves us from death, offers us new life, and calls us to a mission.
Galatians 3:28
35 min