Study Guide
1. The Law is a Painter (Galatians 3:19-22)
The law reveals our sin, like a mirror or painting that outlines our flaws and our need for a Savior.
Something to think about: How has God’s law helped you become aware of your need for Christ?
2. The Law is a Protector (Galatians 3:23-25)
The law acted like a guardian, keeping us from harm and pointing us toward Jesus until faith came.
Something to think about: In what ways has God protected you even through discipline or rules?
3. The Believer is Adopted as a Son (Galatians 3:26-29)
Through faith in Christ, we are fully adopted into God’s family, given a new identity and a sense of belonging.
Something to think about: Do you live like an entirely accepted child of God or more like a spiritual outsider?
4. The Believer is Declared an Heir (Galatians 4:1-7)
We are not just saved—we are heirs, with all the rights and privileges that come with being God’s children.
Something to think about: What does it mean to you that you have an eternal inheritance from God?
The law reveals our sin, like a mirror or painting that outlines our flaws and our need for a Savior.
Something to think about: How has God’s law helped you become aware of your need for Christ?
2. The Law is a Protector (Galatians 3:23-25)
The law acted like a guardian, keeping us from harm and pointing us toward Jesus until faith came.
Something to think about: In what ways has God protected you even through discipline or rules?
3. The Believer is Adopted as a Son (Galatians 3:26-29)
Through faith in Christ, we are fully adopted into God’s family, given a new identity and a sense of belonging.
Something to think about: Do you live like an entirely accepted child of God or more like a spiritual outsider?
4. The Believer is Declared an Heir (Galatians 4:1-7)
We are not just saved—we are heirs, with all the rights and privileges that come with being God’s children.
Something to think about: What does it mean to you that you have an eternal inheritance from God?
Prayer Points
Embrace Your Adoption
Ask God to help you truly grasp that you are His child, adopted into His family with love and purpose.
Let Go of Legalism
Pray that you would stop striving to earn God’s love and rest in His finished work through Jesus.
Walk in Freedom
Ask God to help you live daily as someone who is no longer a slave to sin or performance, but free in Christ.
Live as an Heir
Pray that you would walk boldly in the identity and authority God has given you as His heir.
Grow in Intimacy with the Father
Ask God to help you cry out “Abba, Father” and experience His nearness and care in your everyday life.
Ask God to help you truly grasp that you are His child, adopted into His family with love and purpose.
Let Go of Legalism
Pray that you would stop striving to earn God’s love and rest in His finished work through Jesus.
Walk in Freedom
Ask God to help you live daily as someone who is no longer a slave to sin or performance, but free in Christ.
Live as an Heir
Pray that you would walk boldly in the identity and authority God has given you as His heir.
Grow in Intimacy with the Father
Ask God to help you cry out “Abba, Father” and experience His nearness and care in your everyday life.
