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Betrayal and Denial

Dennis McCallum
Matthew 27:3-4

As Jesus's death draws ever nearer, he experiences the denial of his disciple Peter, and finally the betrayal of his disciple Judas. When looked at closely, these two instances are unexpectedly similar. The difference between Judas and Peter can be found in their responses to their sin. We learn the difference between remorse and repentance. Remorse leads to spiritual death and distance from God, while repentance involves a change in mind and action, resulting in restoration and closeness with God.

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The Cross of Christ

Jim Leffel
Galatians 6:11-16

The central message through Paul's letter to the Galatians has been the cross of Christ. As Christians, our boasting should come from the incredible work of Jesus Christ at the cross which gives us a new lens of viewing the present world. As a result of our new identity in Christ, we are able to live in this world with peace, as we understand God's grace and mercy towards us and await our real home in eternity with Him.

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The Woman Caught in Adultery

Dennis McCallum
John 8

We are all deeply sinful people who do not deserve God's grace. When God chooses to forgive us for our sins, He puts no stipulations on it. God's grace gives us freedom from sin and the motivation to love other people. The grace and forgiveness come first. It is only then that we can have the power to effectively love other people.

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Overview of Chapters 1-4

Jim Leffel
Galatians 1-4

Within the first four chapters of Galatians, there are three opposing views that Paul addresses within the Galatian church. The first is whether you relate and stand before God based on the law versus God's grace alone. The second was whether to be empowered by the flesh or the Spirit. Lastly, the effect of grace, and whether believers wish to be under bondage to the law or experience the freedom of living under God's grace.

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Leading Change

Bruce Powers
Galatians 1-4

Leading change does not mean an explosive war-filled revolution. Christ proved this when he showed that change begins inside of people and is made of small moments in our hearts. Change comes from processing events and becoming new people. Christ does this by inviting people to understand who they really are in him.

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Dreaded Leader's Disease and Deliverance (Part 2)

Bill Lawrence
Mark 10:32-37

Leadership disease is real and can impact anyone. This disease starts when leaders put man's interests above God's interests. This is a chronic condition of the heart that can cause leaders to create functional legalists. Leaders need to put their service for God in the middle of His grace. The role of a leader is to edify the church and exalt God. So many fall into seeking their own personal gain and success.

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Live Free or Die!

Jim Leffel
Galatians 5:1-17

When it comes to growing with God, legalism versus grace are mutually exclusive. Real change happens when we wait and put our confident hope in God's desire to make us more Christlike over our lives, resisting the urge to work to please God. A growing conformity to be more like Jesus will result in exceeding amounts of faith expressing itself through sacrificial love. We will experience more freedom in Christ as we decide to actively depend on the Holy Spirit and live under God's grace.

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A Tale of Two Women

Jim Leffel
Galatians 4:1-31

There are two paths to do God's will that Paul points out to the Galatians: 1) according to the flesh; or 2) according to the Spirit. As Christians live according the Spirit, we act in faith as we confidently expect God to deliver on what He promises. This type of active dependence allows us to see God's provision more and more in our lives. Living under legalism when trying to follow God will lead to enslavement, failure, and despair.

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Promise and Freedom

Jim Leffel
Galatians 3:15-29

Paul tells the Galatians that real freedom comes from living under God's grace instead of legalism. Under legalism, our identity is based off our works and leads to: superficial relating with others, fear of failure, and looking to others for our sense of approval. Under grace, we know: that we're going to fail but we still act, we look to demonstrate God to others, and our lives are transparent. Living under grace allows us to realize God's promises to us as His children and to depend on the Holy Spirit in our lives for change.

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