See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
Summary: This passage gives us an opportunity to lean into God’s Word in a way that helps bring Paul into focus as a human being.
Continue reading “Galatians 6:11 – Reading In”Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
Summary: This passage gives us an opportunity to lean into God’s Word in a way that helps bring Paul into focus as a human being.
Continue reading “Galatians 6:11 – Reading In”Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.
Summary: Paul’s discourse on the law and God’s family has opened up a whole new world of understanding for this writer.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:3 – A Horrible Thought!”… and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”
Summary: Paul presents us with a curious definition for the word “Gospel.” Understanding what he means requires us to unpack the concept of the Gospel and look at what it means.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:8b – Trail of Blood”Have you experienced so much in vain—if it really was in vain?
Summary: Understanding Paul’s statement is important and can be a challenge in itself. Understanding the application of what Paul is telling us is even more important.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:4 – The Right Track”Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.
Summary: Trying to keep up with Paul’s logic can be challenging. Today’s passage challenges us to consider the importance of Christ’s crucifixion to Paul’s argument against circumcision.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:1b – The Best Kind of News”You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?
Summary: Paul expresses his frustration with believers who allow the gospel to tainted. We don’t need other beliefs. We just need Jesus.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:1a – Electric Gas”… they added nothing to my message.
Summary: Paul wanted to know if the other apostles agreed with his gospel message. The answer was an encouragement to him and to us.
Continue reading “Galatians 2:6b – Double Check”… and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles.
Summary: Sometimes, the simplest thing is to tell it like it is.
Continue reading “Galatians 2:2b – Double Check”… and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all.
Summary: Searching for truth doesn’t have to be a long journey. In fact, the destination is probably close at hand. At worst, it is as far as the nearest bookstore or computer. Simply open the Bible and begin to read.
Continue reading “Galatians 1:6b-7a – In Search of Truth”