REFLECTION SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 20:7-8 SCRIPTURE READING FOR SERMON: GALATIANS 3:1-9 MEMORY: Psalm 139:1-2 CLOSING: 2 Corinthians 9:8 The Covenant of Moses complements the Covenant of Abraham, they have different purposes. But both are completed in Christ and the salvation He offers to all who will trust him by faith. OVERVIEW - 3 Covenants COVENANT/PROMISE COVENANT/LAW COVENANT OF Hebrews 8:13 CROSS EXAMINATION Galatians 3:1-6 5 Questions are asked in rapid succession here: Who has Bewitched you? (v1) Did you receive the Holy Spirit by your works? (v2) Are you now trying to impress God with your works…thinking that makes you perfect? (v3) Did you suffer in vain? (v4) Does God bless you based on your keeping the law or by you trusting Christ and walking in His fulness? (v5) For our consideration… 1. Who is bewitching you? 2. Will you allow God to use your suffering? John 16:33, 2 Thessalonians 1:5, Philippians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 3. Are you living by faith or by works? James 2:14, 26 FAITH CAME FIRST Galatians 3:5-9 Notice the FAITH mentioned. Genesis 15:6 The key to all of Paul’s questions at the beginning: The Gospel of Salvation by Grace Through Faith!