1. What is the title for the section 4: 12-20? Summarize George’s view on these verses.

2. How does Luther respond to it in his 1535 commentary?

3. The first imperative in Galatians occurs in 4:12. What does Paul command the Galatians to do? What did Paul mean by this?

4. George says that Paul was a pioneer in contextualization. What is that? Do you agree? Why or why not?

5. Explain the possibilities for interpreting “You have done me no wrong”.

6. What options are suggested for Paul’s illness in 4:13-14? What does this teach us about God’s providence?

7. What prompted the Galatians to accept this little, fat, balding man when he first came to them? 

8. What does 4: 15-16 indicate has happened since Paul’s arrival and departure?

9. What is meant by “speaking in truth”?

10. Who does Paul identify the agitators to be in Galatians? 

11. Explain the phrase “not just when I am with you”.

12. What makes 4: 19 so important?   What does “odinein” mean? Why is it important in this context?

13. How does 4:20 show Paul’s true humanity? 

14. Summarize George’s 2 paragraphs on p. 332 on ministerial ethics. What do you learn about pasturing?