Paul’s Recap (vv. 1-12) As the Apostle Paul starts to bring this letter to a close, he first repeats what he’s been saying in the first four chapters. “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” (v. 1). The yoke of slavery is […]
Galatians 5:1-15 // Freed to Love Read More »
Guest speaker Rev. Jeff Walsh Many of us enjoy sharing details of our ancestry, connecting ourselves to some famous names in history. For the Jews, ancestry was extremely important (just consider the number of genealogies listed in Scripture), and many in Bible times could recite their lineage back to Abraham and beyond. Two Sons The
Galatians 4:21-31 // Children of the Promise Read More »
Background The Galatian church was made up of both Jews and Gentiles who had come to Christ. After the church was established by the Apostle Paul, other teachers had come to the church preaching a false gospel that said Jesus was not sufficient for salvation and that obedience to the Jewish law and circumcision were
Galatians 4:1-20 // From Slavery to Sonship Read More »
If you have been rejecting or ignoring Jesus’ teachings or commands, repent today. Devote yourself to listening to and submitting to him.
Matthew 3:13-17 // Behold the Son of God Read More »
A long time ago, a blameless man lost his livelihood and his family in one day. How would you expect an upright person to respond to such grief?
Job 1:20-21 // How to Grieve Well Read More »
Wise Christians connect the dots between their earthly outcomes and their character and decisions.
Proverbs 11:28-31 // Wisdom and Consequences Read More »