Supported by Jerusalem (Galatians 2:1-10)
Session 3 explains Paul's argument in defending the Gospel that he preaches.
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Supported by Jerusalem (Galatians 2:1-10)
Opening Thoughts
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Galatians 2:1-10
What actually happened?
Paul’s report of events:
Paul’s commentary:
What do we do with this?
Universal applications...
More immediately for Galatians...
Discussion Questions:
- Pick three prominent cities from the USA and share what comes to mind when you think of them (e.g., New York, LA, Chicago, Washington). What do you know about the importance of Jerusalem for the people of Israel?
- How would you summarize the kind of support Paul is and is not looking from other leaders?
- How important is it to you to know that the Apostles agreed on the meaning of the gospel and taking care of the poor?
- What relevance do Paul’s words have for our understanding of spiritual authority in the church today?
- How do you discern when someone is preaching the same gospel in a different context from when someone is actually preaching a different gospel?