Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
“Get rid of the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with the free woman’s son.”
Summary: Sarah’s demand that Abraham “get rid of” Hagar and Ishmael puts Abraham in a tough spot.
Continue reading “Galatians 4:30b – Two Paths”At that time the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit. It is the same now.
Summary: In this passage, Paul gives us a timeless insight into the human condition.
Continue reading “Galatians 4:29 – Flesh Versus Spirit”Now you, brothers and sisters, like Isaac, are children of promise.
Summary: Paul has been using Sarah and Hagar as examples of faith and works. Abraham had faith, but Sarah wanted to rely on works. Faith worked out better.
Continue reading “Galatians 4:28 – The Child of Promise”The women represent two covenants.
Summary: Paul begins to explain what he said would be figurative.
Continue reading “Galatians 4:24b – Choosing to Live”