The apostle Paul had more reason to be confident in his standing as a “Hebrew of Hebrews” than many of his day. As a Pharisee, he was a strict follower of Jewish Law-and a zealous persecutor of the church until the day he met Jesus face to face on the road to Damascus. Paul's letter to the believers in Galatia contains this same form of zeal . . . but in reverse. He had learned the freedom and joy that comes from a relationship with God, and he urged his readers-and us today-to never trade that for man-made rules and practices. Paul tells us that we are justified by faith and can only find freedom in Christ alone.The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include:, *Getting Started: An opening question to introduce the lesson, *Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study, *Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions, *Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture reading, *Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your life, *Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lessonEach of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible says-particularly in its original context-and how to apply its teachings to your life.
