16 | Galatians 6

Be Generous | Fall Message Series on Generosity

Season 2 Episode 16 unpacks how we can intentionally live out biblical generosity.

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Scripture 

Primary Text: Galatians 6:1-5 

Supplemental Text: Matthew 14:13-33 

Observations & Applications 

1. What stood out to you in Galatians 6:1-5? 

2. Paul writes, “If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.” What do you think it means to restore someone gently? Why is gentleness important in helping others? 

3. Verse 2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” How can we practically carry each other’s burdens? What might prevent us from doing so? 

4. Paul challenges us to “test [our] own actions” and to “take pride” in ourselves without comparing ourselves to others. How can we find genuine pride in how God works in us instead of comparing ourselves to others? 

5. The passage closes, “...each one should carry their own load.” How do you interpret the difference between carrying our own load and carrying each other’s burdens? 

Prayer 

Father, as we aim to grow in generosity, build in us a heart of compassion for others. Amen.

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.