Before a child runs, they learn to walk. And before they walk, they learn to crawl. A simple, but beautiful, progression with a quiet lesson for us all. In today’s study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we learn how we can—and ought to be—growing in the gospel. Much like a child, our first steps in trying something new might be timid, but when we invite the Spirit, we can progress spiritually in ways we never imagined.
Segment 1
Scriptures:
Galatians 1:8-9 (There is only one gospel)
Segment 2
Scriptures:
Galatians 1:6-7 (The saints are starting to fall away)
Galatians 2:20 (I live when my sinful nature dies)
Segment 3
Scriptures:
Galatians 3:24-29 (Crawl before you can walk)
Words of the Prophets:
Be believing. Be happy. Don’t get discouraged. Things will work out. (Gordon B. Hinckley, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley, Chapter 3: Cultivating an Attitude of Happiness and a Spirit of Optimism)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
Galatians 4:1-6 (Joint-heirs with Christ)
CR: Mark 14:36
Galatians 4:31 (Children of the new law are free)
Segment 5
Scriptures:
Galatians 5:16-25 (Walk in the spirit)
2 Corinthians 5:7 (Walk by faith, not sight)
Galatians 5:14-15 (Love thy neighbor)
Words of the Prophets:
In the coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. (Russell M. Nelson, “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives”, April 2018 General Conference)
Segment 6
Scriptures:
Galatians 6:2, 9 (Bear each others burdens)
Galatians 6:17 (Bear the marks of Christ)
Translations:
Marks = stigmata - Spiritual marks on your heart; where we get stigma from which is a brand or mark burned into the skin (Greek)
View transcript here.