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VII.Paul remarks, “… if I build up the very things that I once tore down …” Take time today to reread these paragraphs and see if you notice what he means when he writes of “… the very things that … Continue reading
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IV.In the last post I concentrated on what I saw as the passion with which Paul recalled his confirmation with Peter. Today let’s look at the second paragraph in this week’s reading and look for the energy and passion he … Continue reading
I.In our Scripture for this week Paul sets his focus on “the law.” As you spend time with this passage, set your own focus on what says about “the law.” Pay attention to what he might say about the positive … Continue reading
VII.Let’s go to a couple of things Paul wrote in other epistles. “… even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on … Continue reading
IV.Did you hear, “… will you not teach yourself?” Take some time to slowly read this passage and take note of what Paul thinks his readers should be able to “teach” themselves. V.Romans 2:12-24, 28-29 (NRSVue) All who have sinned … Continue reading
I.As we begin our reflections on this week’s focus passage, let’s start with “… a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something external and physical.” Literally that is not true. What does the above … Continue reading
VII.With this week’s Scripture we have begun a focus on “God’s Law Is Love: Love Completes, Law Falls Short.” As we spend time with this Scripture and notice how it speaks of love and law. VIII.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he … 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
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
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