Bible Reading Plan - Galatians

In about five to ten minutes per day, you can read through the entire New Testament in one year. If you didn’t start on January 1st, start today. Stay consistent and make focused Bible reading a daily habit.

• Read the selected chapter each day. 
• Spend some time in prayer reflecting on how God spoke to you through the reading. 
• Read the study guide for the day you are on to dig a little deeper into a few selected verses. 
• Respond to the questions and prayer guides as you apply the biblical teachings to your life. 

By the end of this week we will have read through Matthew, John, Romans, Galatians, 1 Timothy, 1 Thessalonians, James, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John.

Galatians is a wonderful book about salvation by faith and freedom from sin.

Sunday, May 8th – Galatians 1

Reread verse 10. Do you try to please people? Most of us do. The problem is, no matter how hard we try, we will never be able to please everybody. How do you feel when you have done your best and it still isn’t good enough? Paul has a different plan and a better plan: pleasing God. Think about the possibilities of what you life could look like if you decided to please God instead of people.

Monday, May 9th – Galatians 2

Reread verse 20. Consider the words: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” What do these words mean for you? Think about the areas in your life you would like to change. Replace them with some of the attributes of Christ. Distant will be replaced by close, anger with patience, critical with encouraging, apathetic with interested, and harshness with kindness. Pray for Christ to live in you.

Tuesday, May 10th – Galatians 3

As Americans, we generally like to earn what we have. The Bible says in chapter 3 that God’s love and the filling of the Holy Spirit are not earned by good works but given through faith. What does this mean to you? Pray for God to give you more faith.

Wednesday, May 11th – Galatians 4

Paul talks extensively about slavery and freedom. What things are holding you captive? Pray to be set free in these areas of your life so that you can experience the freedom God intends for you.

Thursday, May 12th – Galatians 5:1-18

Paul urges the Galatians and us to live a Spirit-filled life. Pray for God to lead your decision making processes. Develop a biblical worldview, improve your prayer life, worship God more fully, serve God’s children more radically, and seek counsel from seasoned disciples.

Friday, May 13th – Galatians 5:19-26

Look at the fruits of the Spirit in verse 22. How many of these fruits are being displayed in your life? Pray for more of the Holy Spirit. Revisit this list and expect God to make you look more like Him.

Saturday, May 14th – Galatians 6

Reread verse 4. Paul challenges the Galatians to not compare themselves to others. The challenge is for us as well. Do you compare yourself to others? When we do, we usually either have a false sense of superiority or an inappropriate low self-esteem. Think of what your life could look like if you stop comparing yourself to others.