Free Indeed - Galatians 1:11-24

11 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up.12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews of my own age and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased 16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not consult any man, 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus. 18 Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter and stayed with him fifteen days. 19 I saw none of the other apostles--only James, the Lord's brother. 20 I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. 21 Later I went to Syria and Cilicia. 22 I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23They only heard the report: "The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy." 24 And they praised God because of me. - Galatians 1:11-24

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS:
1) From whom, and how, did the Apostle Paul receive the Gospel that he preached? (v.11-12)
2) What did the Apostle Paul do to the church of God prior to his conversion? (v.13)
3) What did the Apostle Paul have to boast about in his former religion? (v.14)
4) When was Paul set apart for the cause of Christ? (v.15)
5) What was Paul called to do? (v.15-16)
6) What did Paul do after he was called? (v.17-21)
7) How did the churches in Judea respond to Paul? (v.22-24)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1) From whom did you hear the Gospel that you have received?
2) What was your life like prior to your conversion?
3) What was your life like after your conversion?
4) What has the Lord called you to do?
5) How have you responded to your calling?

LIFE LESSONS:
1) A changed life is evidence that we have received the right Gospel message.
2) God's plan for your life is often completely different from your plan for your life.
3) The Lord has a purpose and a plan for the lives of all who respond to His call.

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