In Galatians 3:1-9, we see Christ crucified (v. 1), the Spirit received by faith (v. 2) and working miracles among the Galatians (v. 5), God the Father supplying the Spirit (v. 5), and Scripture foretelling God’s justification of Gentiles by faith as He did Abraham (vv. 8-9). While it’s clear that God the Father has been a main character in this redemption story, it’s important to note that all three Persons of the Trinity have always existed and been integral to our creation and salvation from the beginning.
The Son and the Spirit were both active in creation with God the Father (Gen. 1:2,26-27; John 1:1-5). After the fall, God promised the coming of One, the Son incarnate, who would redeem what sin had destroyed (Gen. 3:15). In light of this salvation that was to come, God credited righteousness to His people who had faith, including Abraham. And the Spirit was present throughout the Old Testament speaking to God’s people and equipping them to do God’s will.
Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults
Every week for Volume 4: From Captivity to the Wilderness, Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday School, will offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Adults.
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Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Students
Every week, student ministry leaders offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Students. Listen in as he shares:
- The main point of the session
- Any challenges and opportunities for additional discussion that may arise during this session
- Encouragements for leaders
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A Final Reminder
Don’t forget, you can find tools to help you prepare and lead the discussion in the Additional Resources for this volume. We hope these are a blessing to you as you walk through this session together.
*This week’s leader devotional is written by Tiffany Cato. It is adapted from the daily devotions for Unit 33, Session 3 from The Gospel Project for Adults’ Daily Discipleship Guide.
