9-11-11 God's Timing -- God's Way = Galatians 4:1-18

“God’s Timing – God’s Way”

Galatians 4: 1-18

The Impatience of Human Beings Does Not Change God’s Plan.


Trust in God’s Timing & Way. (Galatians 4:1-18)

Focus On Christ Helps Your Spiritual Growth:

Remember Who You Are. (vs. 1-7)
1. What we were:  children in bondage (vs. 1-3)
2. What God did:  redeemed us (vs. 4-5)
3. What we are:  sons and heirs (vs. 6-7)

Remember How You Ran Ahead of God.  (vs. 8-11)
1. In idolatry (vs. 8-9)
2. In making own spiritual calendar (vs. 10-11)

Remember Your Purpose Through Pain.  (vs. 12-18)
1. Paul’s appeal to them (v. 12a)
2. Paul’s remembrance of them (vs. 12-16)
3. Paul’s warning to them (vs. 17-18)

The Results of a Christ-focused Faith.

• You have confidence that God will see you through.
• You have assurance in God’s word.
• You have conviction about God’s plan for you.