Study of Galatians
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a brief recap of Paul’s logical arguments from Galatians and transitioned into his personal pleas to the believers. Teacher Mendiola highlighted how Paul’s urgent tone, expressed through words like “beseech,” reflected both agony over the Galatians’ spiritual state and a deep love for them. He connected Paul’s pleading in Galatians 4:12‑15 to similar appeals in 2 Corinthians 5:20 and 2 Corinthians 10:1, emphasizing that Paul’s boldness was rooted in a desire to save souls rather than personal offense. Mendiola then examined Paul’s strategy of cultural adaptability, citing 1 Corinthians 9:19‑22, where Paul became “all things to all people” to win the weak. He stressed that Paul’s method never violated God’s will but served as a compassionate bridge for the gospel. The teacher applied these principles to today’s context, urging believers to communicate truth with love, to confront erring brothers as James 5:19‑20 advises, and to maintain pure motives while engaging a tolerant society. The class concluded with a call to emulate Paul’s passionate concern for spiritual well‑being in our own ministries.
Key Scriptures
My trial, which was in my flesh, did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me.
Have I, therefore, become your enemy? Because I tell you the truth.