02/19/2025
Todays study is on Galatians 6:1-10.
# **Grace and Grit: Bearing Burdens and Sowing Faith**
# # # **A 20-Minute Bible Study for Men**
# # # **Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 (ESV)**
> **1** Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
> **2** Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
> **3** For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
> **4** But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.
> **5** For each will have to bear his own load.
> **6** Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.
> **7** Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
> **8** For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
> **9** And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
> **10** So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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# # **Introduction (3 Minutes)**
Life as a man—whether as a husband, father, leader, or friend—is full of challenges. The world often tells us to be strong by carrying our burdens alone, but Scripture calls us to a different kind of strength: one that is rooted in brotherhood, restoration, and perseverance. Today, we’ll explore what it means to bear one another’s burdens, sow into the Spirit, and press on in doing good.
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# # **1. Restoring a Brother (Galatians 6:1) – (5 Minutes)**
Paul calls us to restore those who stumble in sin with a **spirit of gentleness**.
# # # **Discussion Questions:**
- How do you normally react when you see a friend struggling with sin?
- What does it mean to restore someone gently rather than with judgment?
- How can we guard our own hearts while helping others?
# # # **Application:**
Being a spiritual leader in your home or community means standing firm in truth **and** showing grace. Think about someone in your life who may need encouragement. How can you restore them with gentleness this week?
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# # **2. Bearing Burdens vs. Carrying Loads (Galatians 6:2-5) – (5 Minutes)**
Paul tells us to "bear one another’s burdens" (v.2) while also saying "each will have to bear his own load" (v.5). This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a call to **support one another** while also taking responsibility for our own faith.
# # # **Discussion Questions:**
- What’s the difference between helping someone carry their burden and enabling them?
- How can we encourage other men to open up about their struggles?
- Where in your life do you need help, but haven’t asked for it?
# # # **Application:**
God never designed us to walk alone. This week, check in on another man in your life—whether it’s a friend, coworker, or brother in Christ—and ask how you can pray for or support him.
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# # **3. Sowing and Reaping (Galatians 6:7-10) – (5 Minutes)**
Paul warns us that we will reap what we sow. If we sow into sin and selfishness, we’ll reap destruction. But if we sow into the Spirit, we’ll reap eternal life.
# # # **Discussion Questions:**
- What are you sowing into your life daily—things of the flesh or things of the Spirit?
- What are some practical ways we can sow into the Spirit?
- How do we keep going when doing good feels exhausting?
# # # **Application:**
Doing good can be tiring, especially when we don’t see immediate results. But Paul reminds us: **do not give up!** Commit this week to sowing into the Spirit—whether through prayer, serving your family, or encouraging a friend.
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# # **Closing Challenge (2 Minutes)**
Galatians 6:10 reminds us that we have an opportunity to do good, especially to our brothers in Christ. Take a moment to reflect:
- Who in your life needs encouragement?
- Where do you need to step up and take responsibility?
- How will you sow into the Spirit this week?
**Prayer:**
"Lord, help us to be men who bear each other’s burdens, restore with gentleness, and sow into the Spirit. Give us strength to keep doing good, even when we feel weary. Amen."
**Action Step:**
Before you leave today, text or call one man in your life and encourage him. Let’s build each other up as brothers in Christ!
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This study challenges men to lead with grace and grit—supporting others, taking responsibility, and persevering in faith.
