[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ theme music ♪ Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Welcome to Hope Sabbath School, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an in-depth, interactive study Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Word of God. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm glad you joined us\Nwe're in the middle Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of a series on "The gospel in Galatians." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Actually, we just started, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we're already learning amazing lessons Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for our lives today, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The precious Good News, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how when we try to share it, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sometimes people resist the truth Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as it is in Jesus. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our topic today: Paul's Authority\Nand Gospel, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and there are amazing lessons for us. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So we're glad you joined us\Nfor Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And hello to the team;\Nwe're back again. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Gospel in Galatians, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what did we learn Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the first part of our series Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about Paul being transformed? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What was the most important\Ntakeaway lesson for you? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, we'll share that as we study today. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I hope you were with us. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you missed the first part\Nof this series, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can go to our website:\Nhopetv.org/hopess. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can watch part one Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of "The Gospel in Galatians." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we're always happy to hear from you. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can write to us at sshope@hopetv.org. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here are just a few emails. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, we know of 150 countries. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You say, "Derek, how do you know?" Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, we have one Android app Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's being used in 150 countries, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so there's a lot of people joining us Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we've got an Apple app. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By the way, for those of you Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who have an iPhone or an iPad, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can download Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's free, and you can access the program. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Got an email just a few weeks ago Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from someone who in China watched\None program, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,went back and watched 100 hours Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of interactive Bible studies\Nin our archives. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it's there for you. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here are a few notes. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One from Albert in Namibia, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's former German West Africa, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, just north of South Africa, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Albert writes, "It's so edifying Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to watch and listen Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to you explain the Bible so clearly. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My wife and I enjoy Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your Bible study every Friday evening Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in preparation for the Sabbath. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am a teacher, and I gain Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a lot of knowledge from your classes, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which I apply during my class," good? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's what we want, download the outline. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"What I want to know is Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whether your class is consisting Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of all student pastors Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because you all seem to know the Bible." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I guess you could tell, Albert, by the way Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that everybody laughed Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they're not all student pastors. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"May the Good Lord continue blessing Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and giving you spiritual wisdom Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as you share the Good News Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the whole world," amen? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) So what's the takeaway there? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the answer is, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can all do something for Jesus, right? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whether we're teachers or counselors Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or physicians or homemakers Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or construction workers or pastors, right?\NBible teachers. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can all do something for Jesus. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks for writing to us, Albert. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here's a note from Kwasi in Ghana. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyone with Ghanaian roots? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh, Joshua! Ghanaian roots, all right. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Have a little wave here for Kwasi. Okay. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I live in Accra," he writes. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Your Sabbath School discussion Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has made me an extraordinary Christian Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and has blessed me. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's built my personal relationship\Nwith Jesus." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) "It's made me a Bible student!" Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is all good, isn't it? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"It's helped me organize Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some children in my community Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to share the Word of God with them." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It gets better and better,\Ndoesn't it, Mario? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Every Sunday morning we do exercise Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the children also Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to strengthen our physical bodies." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It sounds like a pretty holistic approach,\Nright? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Teach the Word of God, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,help them to be healthy. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"It's my desire that the Hope\NSabbath School discussion Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will be translated\Ninto different languages Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,around the world; the program is amazing." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, I want to tell you Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that it's already happening Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in different part of the world, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that Hope Sabbath School Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is being broadcast in other languages, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,also with closed captioning, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but you pray for us, Kwasi, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we're praying it could go Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to every nation, kindred, tongue,\Nand people. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks for being part of the miracle. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here's a note from Ludwig in Peru. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's written to us before. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ludwig says, "I'm always instructed Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by your Friday evening Bible study. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I thank God for all of you. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This program is so didactic\Nand instructive." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think he looked up a few words there\Nfor us. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Big hug to all of you, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and God bless you all," amen? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Thanks for writing. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I know, Ludwig, you said Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you've been learning Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a lot of English, too, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while you've been watching the broadcast. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here's a note from Tammy in New Jersey Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the United States of America. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She says, "Thank you so much Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for what you do; it's an encouragement. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I watched the first episode Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of Hope Sabbath School in December 2016 Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,during a Sabbath school breakfast Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd planned for our church. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd heard of Hope Channel, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but not having a television, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd never seen it before Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and never seen Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, I loved it, and I was thrilled Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when I found out you could get it online." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's easy; you can get the app, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or you can watch it online,\Nhopetv.org/hopess. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And she concludes, "May God\Ncontinue abundantly Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to bless your ministry. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you, thank you, thank you! Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love being a member Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of Hope Sabbath School." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) All right, and by the way, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,she's involved in a children's ministry Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there in New Jersey, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so she can do Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an interactive Bible study with us Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as part of Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One last note, from Trinidad and Tobago. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's in the beautiful Caribbean. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just a short note, Leslie Ann writes Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and says, "I'm from the island\Nof Trinidad and Tobago." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I guess that's considered one country,\Nisn't it? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I enjoy watching and doing the lesson. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also enjoy watching Jason Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sing the Scripture songs." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, Jason, why don't you wave\Nto Leslie Ann, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're going to sing Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Scripture song right now, actually. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We've got a brand new song for this series Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the gospel in Galatians. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's taken from Galatians, chapter 2, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which says, "I have been crucified\Nwith Christ, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I no longer live, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but Christ lives in me," it's a miracle. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you haven't learned the song, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,go to our website, download the song, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the sheet music, so you can sing along. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're going to sing it right now. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ music ♪ Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) There's so much included Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in that one verse in Galatians 2:20,21. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Son of God loves you Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and gave Himself for you;\Nisn't that awesome?! Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I just want to pray Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that Jesus would be lifted up today Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we study the gospel in Galatians. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Father in Heaven, thank You. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank You that God so loved the world Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You sent Your one and only Son Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that whoever believes in Him\Nshould not perish Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but have everlasting life. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We see sickness and death all around us. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We know that sin Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,brings death and destruction, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I thank You Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You've given us hope in Your Word Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even today, hope in Jesus. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I pray as we study Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Gospel in Galatians, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we study Paul's authority and gospel, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You would work in supernatural ways Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in each of our hearts, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hope Sabbath School members Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all around the world. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,May lives be blessed today Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to bring honor to Your name. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Now before we go\Ninto Paul authority, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to go back Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to our previous study, Nicole. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How could it be Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God could take a rebel Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who was forcing people Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to blaspheme and wreaking havoc Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(you remember that word?)\Nin the church Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and call him "My chosen servant" Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be an ambassador Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the Gospel message? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How can that happen? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) Because God loves each and every\None of us and wants us all to be saved. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so He uses us wherever we are to\Nspread His Word to those He wants to save. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In terms of this case, He knew he was\Na Zealot, even if it was a Zealot Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the time before he was transformed,\Nand he was doing evil things. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God knew that he was a Zealot\Nand when he was actually changed, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he'd be a Zealot for Him. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so God was like, "I know the end\Nfrom the beginning, and so, therefore, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this person's going to be the person\NI need at this time to bring my Word Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to those who need it." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Is that encouraging? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That God sees the potential Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even in the midst of all our stumblings? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're going to talk about Paul Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as he writes now. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many think this was Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the earliest documents Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we have in what we call\Nthe New Testament, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about 49-50 A.D. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's written because of a problem\Nin the church, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but by then, even at that time, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're going to see Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the Christian church recognized Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Holy Spirit working in this man, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,name changed from Saul of Tarsus to...? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Paul. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Paul the Apostle. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So let's start in 2 Peter, chapter 3. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're going to come back\Nto Galatians here, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but Jonathan, would you read for us Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,2 Peter 3, verses 15 and 16. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want you to listen carefully as Peter, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in some ways a little humorous, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he says, "Paul is not always easy\Nto understand," Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but there's a testimony Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the authority of his work. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I'm reading\Nfrom the New International Version: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) So, I've always read that Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and though, "Oh, it's not always easy Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to understand Paul," which is true. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sometimes I read a text, and I go, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"What does that mean?" Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe I need to come Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to Hope Sabbath School Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and get a little help Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from sisters and brothers. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But there were a couple\Nof little phrases there Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that showed that Peter, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the church leaders and apostle, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,recognized the work of the Apostle Paul Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as being from God. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What did you hear? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Laurel, did you hear something Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that caught your attention? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Laurel) It just was amazing that Peter, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who was part of the original 12\Nwith Jesus, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,recognized that Paul was also called, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even though he wasn't with Christ Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when He was physically on Earth. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) That's right; He wasn't Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the twelve, right? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So he has seen something in his ministry. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Didn't Jesus say, "By their fruit..." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek, Team) "...you shall know them." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So he had seen something Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the fruit of his ministry Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that said, "He's an apostle." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What does {\i1}apostle{\i0} mean, by the way?\NDo you know? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One who's sent out, right? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"He's an apostle of Jesus Christ," okay? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What else, even in the wording\Nof the passage, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,did you see something? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Christine and then Marcus. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Christine) It says here in verse 15 Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God gave Paul the wisdom\Nand the knowledge... Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Aha, wisdom, I think the way\NJonathan read it, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wisdom comes from God, all right? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anywhere else, a little clue, Jason? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) In verse 16, he talks about those Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who twist and distort the meaning, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he's saying they do it Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to their own destruction. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, you can deduce from that, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you understand it correctly, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's the way to salvation. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's preaching the message of God. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) That's an interesting thought, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and actually there's another phrase\Nattached to there Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is important, too. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Did you notice it, Peter? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Peter) It says, "as the rest\Nof the Scripture." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Okay, so he's including\NPaul's testimonies, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not only as a wisdom from God\Nlike Christine said Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but as part of Scripture, God breathed. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's Peter who says all Scripture Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is God breathed, right? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No private interpretation, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All right, but that's interesting. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also, implicitly he's saying, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"If you listen, it's for your salvation," Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that gives it authority. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"If you twist it, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's for your destruction." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All right, so Paul is recognized Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by at least Peter, but I think Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we could say by the Christian community. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God's at work in him, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and God is speaking through him. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're going to look at one of his letters\Nin this series, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the gospel to the Galatians. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The standard format of a letter... Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,did you find this from your study? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What's the standard format of a letter Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,back in those times, Tricia Lee? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Tricia Lee) I don't know about back then, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I do know like when you're\Nin grammar school, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're taught that you start\Nwith a greeting... Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Okay. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Tricia Lee) ...or some type\Nof salutation, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then you have who it's to Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then the subject of the message, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you kind of end off with some type of,\Nyou know... Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Farewell or closing remark or? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is that pretty much, Jason, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the way it looked in these letters Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,during the New Testament era? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Largely yes, and you generally Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,start with the positive, too. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So you'll say, "Oh, you guys, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is a nice thing about you," Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whether you're writing a letter now Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or these letters of Paul. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They're always saying, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"This is a good thing that you have," Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"This is what I like about you." Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) That would probably Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,still work today, right? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you've got a problem with someone, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can say, "Here's some things Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I really appreciate about you, but," Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and talk about a problem. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that's pretty much standard format, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,greeting, some word of thanksgiving, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,body of the letter, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then some closing remark, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and typically with Paul Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it would include, "the grace of the Lord Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,be with you," right, something like that. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's see how he begins Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the letter to the Galatians. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Galatians, chapter 1, verses 1 and 2, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and, Alyssa, if you'd read that for us, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then we'll compare that. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If someone could find\NEphesians 1, verse 1, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Colossians 1, verse 1, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's see if they're similar Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or if there are some differences. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By the way, all of those letters Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,were written by the Apostle Paul. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Alyssa) In the New International Version\Nit says: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Okay, that's his greeting there. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Keep that in mind. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Does someone have Ephesians? Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Joshua, chapter 1 and verse 1. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Joshua) I'll be reading from the New\NKing James Version. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Bible says: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) All right, so that's to the church\Nin Ephesus, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then he writes to the church in Colossae, Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we call that Colossians, Marcus, verse 1. Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Marcus) I'll be reading from the King\NJames Version: Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek)