IV.In contrasting the freedom that comes as we “live by the Spirit” and experience “the fruit of the Spirit” Paul admonishes us not to “bite and devour one another.” In reflecting on Paul’s cautions to us, notice how he draws … Continue reading
I.Let’s take our cue for our reflections this week from the opening words of this Scripture passage – “For you were called to freedom … enslaved to one another” As you read this passage, take note of what this freedom, … Continue reading
VII.As we return to Paul’s words, notice his claim that if we are “guided by the Spirit” we should “… not become conceited, competing against one another, envying one another.” Let’s hear Paul speaking to us once more and pay … Continue reading
IV.There is no denying that Paul sets up for us a decisive contrast between “Spirit desires” and “desires of the flesh.” I trust as we spend time listening to Paul, we do so with a discerning spirit that not does … Continue reading
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