Galatians 6:7-17 7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.. 11See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand!12It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.13Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh.14May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whichthe world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.15For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything!16As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. 17From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. 18May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
The New Creation
Last in a Series “Life in the Spirit”
1) The work of the Spirit (6:15)
a) a personal makeover
b) a restoration project
c) a harvest of righteousness
2) The nitty gritty work of the church
a) sowing
b) persevering
Key Verse for the Week: For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! Galatians 6:15
Questions for reflection and conversation:
What signs do you see of being reshaped, remade by the Holy Spirit? Where have you seen some seed lie dormant? Where have you seen some seed germinate and grow?