Galatians 6:17
From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Galatians 6:17?

2. How does Galatians 6:17 inspire us to bear marks of Christ today?

3. What does "marks of Jesus" signify in a believer's life and testimony?

4. How can we connect Galatians 6:17 with suffering for Christ in 2 Timothy 3:12?

5. How should Galatians 6:17 influence our response to persecution for our faith?

6. In what ways can we visibly demonstrate our commitment to Christ's teachings?

7. What does "I bear on my body the marks of Jesus" mean in Galatians 6:17?

8. How do the "marks of Jesus" relate to Paul's authority and apostleship?

9. Why does Paul emphasize physical marks in Galatians 6:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 6?

11. What is the phenomenon of stigmata?

12. Why do scientific investigations of stigmata show self-inflicted wounds?

13. Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?

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 mean by the "marks of Jesus," and how can we relate this to our own experiences as Christians today?

2. How does understanding Paul's sufferings for the gospel challenge our perspective on facing difficulties in our own faith journey?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our identity is rooted in Christ rather than in external practices or human approval?

4. How can we cultivate perseverance in our faith when we encounter opposition or discouragement?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced trouble for your faith. How did you find peace and strength in Christ during that period?1. How does Paul's instruction on restoring a person caught in sin challenge our usual approach to sin in the Christian community?

2. What does it mean to bear one another's burdens, and how can this be applied in your context?

3. How does the principle of sowing and reaping influence your decisions and actions as a Christian?

4. In what ways can we avoid growing weary in doing good?

5. What does it mean to boast in the cross of Christ, and how does this contrast with the boasting we often see in society?

6. How can we live out the principle of sharing all good things with those who instruct us?

7. How does this chapter inform your understanding of Christian responsibility?

8. How does Paul's warning to "watch yourself" when helping others apply to modern scenarios of counseling and pastoral care?

9. How do you understand Paul's phrase "the Israel of God" in verse 16?

10. How can we discern when we are sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit?

11. How does the principle of carrying our own load balance with the call to bear one another's burdens?

12. How can the church better embody the principle of doing good to all, especially the family of believers?

13. How does the message of this chapter inform your perspective on generosity?

14. How does Paul's personal sign-off in large letters speak to the urgency and importance of his message?

15. What are the marks of Jesus that you bear in your life?

16. In light of this chapter, how would you define the "law of Christ"?

17. How does boasting in the cross affect our perspective on success, achievement, and worth?

18. How does this chapter shape your understanding of Christian community?

19. How can you apply the principles of this chapter to your personal spiritual growth?

20. What are the practical ways to sow to the Spirit as opposed to the flesh in today's world?

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