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Galatians Lesson 2

TO PRESERVE THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL

 

Galatians 2:1–10

Key Verse: 2:5

 

1.  To what does “fourteen years later” refer? What motivated Paul to visit Jerusalem? (1–2,4) [Based on his use of the words “privately” and “in response to a revelation,” Paul’s trip to Jerusalem seems to be prior to his going to the Jerusalem Council, which was a public event and instigated by a sharp dispute and debate at Antioch with the circumcision group (Ac15:1–2).] Who was with him? In Paul’s mind, why was this matter so serious? (2b)

 

2.  Who was Titus? (3b; Tit1:4–5) How did his presence with Paul in Jerusalem further validate the Gentile gospel ministry and set a precedent for all Gentile believers? Who were the “false brothers,” and what was their real motive in forcing Gentiles to be circumcised? (4)

 

3.  Read verse 5. How did Paul express his uncompromising spirit with the false brothers? (5a) Why did he oppose them so strongly? (5b) What is “the truth of the gospel”?(1Co15:3–4; Gal2:16)

 

4. What can we learn from Paul’s shepherd’s concern for Gentile believers? Why was preserving the truth of the gospel so crucial for the Galatians, and, for the history of Christian missions? How is the gospel truth being challenged in our time, and what can we do to preserve it? (5a)

 

5.  How did the leaders in Jerusalem respond to Paul and his message? (6–9) How could they agree to part ways amicably and work for the gospel respectively? (8–10) How would the Jerusalem leaders’ acceptance help Paul in his Gentile ministry?

 

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• Galatians Lesson 2[1]-questions.doc

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