What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Galatians 4:15? 2. How can we regain the joy Paul mentions in Galatians 4:15 in our lives? 3. What sacrifices are we willing to make for others, as in Galatians 4:15? 4. How does Galatians 4:15 relate to loving others sacrificially, as Jesus taught? 5. What prevents us from experiencing the "blessing" Paul refers to in Galatians 4:15? 6. How can we apply the selflessness of Galatians 4:15 in our daily interactions? 7. What does Galatians 4:15 reveal about the early Christian community's relationship with Paul? 8. How does Galatians 4:15 reflect the emotional bond between Paul and the Galatians? 9. Why does Paul mention "plucking out your eyes" in Galatians 4:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 4? 11. What does the Bible advise about handling mean people? 12. What are God's promises in the Bible? 13. What was Paul's "thorn in the flesh"? 14. If Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7) was a genuine physical ailment, why isn’t there concrete historical or medical evidence of it? Discussion Questions 1. What does Paul's reference to the Galatians' willingness to "tear out their eyes" reveal about their relationship with him, and how can we cultivate such deep relationships within our church community?2. How can we guard against losing the spiritual zeal and blessing we once experienced, as the Galatians did? 3. In what ways can reflecting on past blessings and spiritual experiences help us in our current faith journey? 4. How can we view our physical or personal weaknesses as opportunities for God to work through us, as Paul did? 5. What practical steps can we take to demonstrate sacrificial love to others in our daily lives, following the example of the Galatians' initial response to Paul?1. What does it mean to be an heir of God, and how does this shape your understanding of your spiritual identity? 2. How does Paul’s relationship with the Galatians illustrate pastoral concern and love? 3. How does the allegory of Hagar and Sarah illuminate the distinction between law and promise? 4. How does the concept of spiritual adoption influence your relationship with God and others? 5. What does it mean that Christ is formed in us, and how can we cultivate this in our lives? 6. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the freedom found in the New Covenant? 7. How does the story of Hagar and Sarah challenge us to stand firm in our faith? 8. How can you apply Paul's pastoral concern for the Galatians in your relationships with others in your faith community? 9. How can we, as Christians, avoid falling back into the slavery of law-based righteousness? 10. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of abandoning faith for the works of the law? 11. In what ways does the metaphor of slavery and sonship affect your view of God's grace? 12. How does understanding our identity as children of promise influence our daily living? 13. What lessons can we learn from Paul's earnest appeal to the Galatians? 14. How can the allegory of Hagar and Sarah be applied to understanding conflicts in the church today? 15. How does the image of God as our Abba, Father, deepen your sense of intimacy with God? 16. How does this chapter challenge us to resist cultural or societal pressures that contradict the gospel? 17. How can you reflect the reality of your adoption as God's child in your interactions with others? 18. What does it mean to be a child of the free woman rather than the slave woman in today's context? 19. How does this chapter shape your understanding of the promises God has for His children? 20. How can we live in the freedom of being children of promise in a world that often promotes bondage and conformity? Links Galatians 4:15 NIVGalatians 4:15 NLT Galatians 4:15 ESV Galatians 4:15 NASB Galatians 4:15 KJV Galatians 4:15 Commentaries Bible Hub |



