Galatians 2

PASTOR MARSHALL OCHS | MAY 3, 2026

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Galatians 2. In Galatians 2, Paul uses two contrasting scenes—Paul standing firm in Jerusalem and confronting Peter in Antioch—to show that our actions reveal the true source of our beliefs. When we draw from Christ as our source, we live with courage and consistency, but when we seek approval from others, our behavior becomes compromised and divided. Ultimately, Paul emphasizes that life in Christ means no longer living for ourselves, but allowing His life to be expressed through us.

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  1. In what areas of your life do your actions clearly reflect your true beliefs?

  2. Where might your behavior reveal that you are seeking approval from others rather than from Christ?

  3. How do you typically respond to pressure to conform—do you stand firm like Paul or shift like Peter?

  4. What “streams” (sources of influence) are you currently drinking from, and how are they shaping you?

  5. When have you noticed your actions change based on who is around you? What does that reveal?

  6. How does the desire to please others show up in your daily life (e.g., social media, conversations, decisions)?

  7. In what ways might your life feel “divided” or diluted because you are trying to please too many people?

  8. What would it look like for you to live more consistently “in step with the gospel” this week?

  9. How does the truth that “it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” challenge your current way of living?

  10. If someone observed your actions closely, what would they conclude is your true source of identity and supply?