As we reflect on this account of Abraham, the “man of faith”, and see his faith falter, how do you respond? Do you find yourself in the same situation at times?
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Paul’s personal plea | Galatians 4:12-20
Paul shows the heart of Christ. He went wherever God sent him to preach the Gospel. He poured his life into the work and the people. Does this motivate us?
Known by God | Galatians 4:8-11
It’s more important that God knows us than we know God. Remember the terrible words of judgment in Matthew 7:21-23: ‘I never knew you.’
Abba Father! | Galatians 4:6-7
The Father sent the Son to die in our place. And He goes to the furthest extent possible – He adopts us as His children. That’s love! That is crazy love!
Qualified substitute | Galatians 4:4-5
To be a substitute, He must be like the one to be punished- of equal value. What has equal value to a human? How do you even measure the value of a human life?
Bondage to Elementary | Galatians 4:1-3
What did these pagan religions and traditions teach them about eternity and freedom from a guilty conscience? Same thing all religions teach – good works.
All are one | Galatians 3:23-29
That we are all one in Christ is a wonderful truth that opens the door to all kinds of reconciliation and promotes peace on the earth.
Complementary, not contrary | Galatians 3:19-22
Finally Paul argues that the law is not opposed to God’s promise but complementary. The law leads people to Christ for salvation since it cannot forgive sin.
Unchanging covenant | Galatians 3:15-18
Though we don’t use covenants as they did then, we still have them. Marriage is the best example. It is meant to not be broken and it doesn’t change
Blessed like Abraham | Galatians 3:10-14
The blessing in v14 is righteousness through Christ. Remember from yesterday, God worked through Abraham’s faith and credited it to him as righteousness.