I.“Live by the Spirit …” so counsels the former Pharisee, Paul. Do you hear this as an invitation or command? Let’s begin our hearing of this passage by paying close attention to the contrasts Paul sets up for us. II.Galatians … Continue reading
VII.Did you notice? Paul wrote, For in Christ Jesusneither circumcision nor uncircumcisioncounts for anything;the only thing that counts isfaith working through love. How do you hear Paul presenting more aspects of such a statement? VIII.Galatians 5:1-15 (New Revised Standard Version) … Continue reading
IV.Let’s think with Paul today about what could lead us to “ … submit again to a yoke of slavery.” V.Galatians 5:1-15 (New Revised Standard Version) For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit … Continue reading
I.Take a moment to consider how Paul begins, For freedom Christ has set us free.Stand firm, therefore, anddo not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Let that be your guide to reading this passage. Take some time to slowly … Continue reading
VIII.Returning to these words of Paul to a group of Jesus’ followers, take as your lens today “… and if you belong to Christ, then …” IX.Galatians 3:18-29 (New Revised Standard Version) For if the inheritance comes from the law, … Continue reading
IV.Let’s return to our listening to Paul speak of promises, law, and faith. After you read the passage again and rest with Paul’s words for a few minutes, consider what word or words or concept you might use in the … Continue reading
I.I have to admit the first sentence in this passage has me going in circles – “ … from the law … no longer … from the promise … but … through the promise …” “Why then the law?” Good … Continue reading
VIII.What “calls” of God have you noticed in your life? IX.Romans 8:18-30 (New Revised Standard Version) I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. For the … Continue reading
IV.Let’s take up the phrase “… who are called …”. Might that give us a hint toward an unifying theme in these several paragraphs? Today, let’s use “ … who are called …” as our lens to explore these words. … Continue reading
I.If you ever came to some portion of Scripture and had a hard time finding something that caught your attention and provoked some questions for you, it would not be these sentences. We have this week some words before us … Continue reading