Sunday Service Notes
February 1, 2026
Galatians
Known By God
The Placement of Sons (Galatians 4:4-7)
When the fullness of time came, God sent His Son (Galatians 4:4).
He was born of a woman (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35).
Fulfilling God’s word (Genesis 3:15).
Fulfilling prophecy (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6).
Christ was born under the Mosaic Law (Luke 2:27).
Christ did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17).
Christ bought back those who were under the law (Galatians 4:5).
Having become a curse for them to remove the law (Galatians 3:13).
We are now sons of God (Galatians 4:6).
We are legitimate children—born ones—of God (1 John 3:2).
We are placed in a position of a son (Ephesians 1:5).
We are no longer slaves (Galatians 4:7).
We are not under governors and stewards that dictate how we act (Galatians 4:1–2).
Our conduct is governed by stepping according to the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:25).
The Beggarly Elements of the World (Galatians 4:8–11)
Before we knew God, we served those who are not gods (Galatians 4:8).
Sacrificing to sticks and stones (1 Corinthians 8:4-5).
Based on self-made religion (Colossians 2:23).
Now that we are known by God, why would we again turn to these principles for righteousness? (Galatians 4:9).
The observation of days, months, seasons, and years (Galatians 4:10).
The weaker brother will esteem one day over another (Romans 14:5).
Paul questions if his labors among them were without cause (Galatians 4:11).
Paul Encourages The saints in Galatia to Follow His Example (Galatians 4:12–20)
Paul requests that they become as he is, just as he became as they are (Galatians 4:12).
Paul did not put himself above them.
Paul was treated in the same manner as all others.
Those who are seeking to persuade the Galatians from the gospel of God are seeking to put themselves over them.
Paul evangelized to them in his infirmity (Galatians 4:13).
They received him as a messenger from God (Galatians 4:14).
For the saint in the Church, physical ailments do not hinder their ability to glorify God.
Paul asked God to remove his issues, but God simply stated, “My grace is sufficient for you.” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Under the Mosaic law, physical issues could indicate sin in the life of the parent (John 9:2).
God promised the Jews health, wealth, and happiness.
When they obeyed the law (Deuteronomy 28:1–2).
When they did not obey the law, a curse would come upon them (Deuteronomy 28:15).
For the grace believer, God’s grace is sufficient in all things.
We reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7).
In our weakness, God is strong (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Their happiness in receiving Paul was a witness for them (Galatians 4:15).
Has Paul become an enemy because he spoke the truth (Galatians 4:16)?
Even today, this is an issue among those caught up in the teachings of false teachers.
The one speaking the truth is treated as an enemy.
False teachers are zealous for those who follow them (Galatians 4:17).
This zeal is to exclude them from others’ teaching.
They want their followers to be zealous about following them.
We are to be zealous for what is proper (Galatians 4:18).
Paul must labor again for Christ to be formed among them (Galatians 4:19–20).
And let us consider one another in stirring up love and proper works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves, just as is the habit of some, but encouraging, and so much more as we see the day approaching (Hebrews chapter 10 verses 24 and 25).
In a world that often pulls us toward isolation, coming together face-to-face provides encouragement, clarity, and spiritual strength. At Word of Grace Studies, we gather because we value the opportunity to build up one another in truth, to stir up love and proper works, and to grow together in the faith. Whether you can come and fellowship with us or at a local assembly in your area, do not forsake the assembling of the saints, your presence matters—for your benefit and for the encouragement of others.
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