Paul and Peter face to face

Intro: We are about to dive into in which Paul is correcting Peter. So much that he confronts him face to face. Why did Paul feel like he had to do this in front of everyone. Was Paul justified in doing so.

I. The Confrontation Begins Vs 11-13

A. Exposition

1. Why was is critical for Paul to confront Peter?

Why was is critical for Paul to confront Peter?

Why were the certain men from James?

3. Why did Barnabas cave to the others?

B. Application

Ever have a disagreement at someone in church?

What type of fellowship do you have with your fellow church members?

Why do we let people led us the wrong way, when we know better

Illustration:Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage's home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You're absolutely right." The next night, the second man called on the sage and told his side of the story. The sage responded, "You're absolutely right." Afterward, the sage's wife scolded her husband. "Those men told you two different stories and you told them they were absolutely right. That's impossible -- they can't both be absolutely right." The sage turned to his wife and said, "You're absolutely right."

David Moore in Vital Speeches of the Day.

II. Paul showing his Just cause. Vs 14-16

A. Exposition

What was Paul's goal in rebuking Peter?

What was Peter's goal in refusing to eat with Gentiles?

What was Peter's goal in refusing to eat with Gentiles?

Was Paul Justified in his Actions?

B. Application

Does faith in Christ imply obedience?

How does our faith result in justification?

Why can't keeping the law justify us?

How does our faith result in justification?

Why can't keeping the law justify us?

Conclusion: As we see it is important on how we walk and talk to younger Christians. We are supposed to be an influence of good character, not the other way around.