God’s Way Leads to Blessing

Galatians 3:21–31 (ESV)

Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian,

for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.

Main Idea: We must learn to be patient, trust God, and walk by faith.

I. When Our Focus Is Religious Adherence Instead of Enjoying God, We Often Take Matters Into Our Own Hands

II. Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands Often Leads to Devastation

III. Life Is Better When We Trust That Faith in Christ Is Enough

Application

• Trust God’s timing instead of forcing outcomes
• Rest in the truth that Christ is enough for your salvation
• Walk by faith rather than self-reliance
• Ask yourself: “Where am I struggling to trust God fully?”

Homework

Read and reflect on Psalms 40

• Read
• Reflect
• Respond in prayer
• Rest