This Is the New Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Gospels and Acts into the Pauline Epistles.
What Is Galatians? Galatians is a letter written by Paul to churches in Galatia to clearly communicate the gospel message. He writes that sinners can be justified, or moved from a state of sin to a state of righteousness, through faith in Jesus Christ. This faith, rather than obedience to the law, is what allows for godly living.
How Galatians Fits Into the Story: In Galatians, we find a summary of the true gospel: salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone and not the law. In this letter, Paul teaches extensively about the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life, including commands to “walk by the Spirit,” “be led by the Spirit,” and to “keep in step with the Spirit.” This submission to the Holy Spirit in every moment is what empowers us to live godly lives and carry out the work of the gospel.
Reflection Questions:
1. What does today’s reading from Galatians say about living by faith?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
May God increase our faith, especially mine! I see Him working in my life and I am so thankful I just pray that His good work continues to increase my faith in Him so that He may be glorified! Thank you to Angie and all who are praying for my appointment next week. By God’s grace I believe the news will be good!
Prayers for you and your unborn child
Praying for an excellent report Mari!!!
CHARLIE, AMEN, sister!!! When I read those 2 verses I had to ‘check’ several other translations thinking certainly I had never seen that language/statement before. The same words were there: biting, devouring. I had to stop reading and share that with my husband!!! How many times have I read that passage and that never pierced my heart?! As it is said, “for such a time as this.”
Hi Ladies,
I don’t comment often but I love reading your comments each day after the reading. I have a prayer request. Some things have developed where I work; and I may have to consider leaving my job. There are things on my heart to pursue- a new business venture I’ve been working on this year- but I don’t feel entirely ready yet. I have experience doing the things I want to do in my new business, just no experience running a business and I am terrified. Please pray for direction and peace for me in the coming months. Thank you so much for your prayers.
@Charlie — Oh my Sister, you took the words right out of my mouth!
I dont usually post comments but I’d like to request prayers today. This afternoon I have a doctors appointment to confirm a pregnancy test! My husband is going with me and this will be our first! Please pray that all goes well and our baby is healthy!
Praying now M
M I will be praying for you!! Congratulations!
My “works” do not save me. It’s not what identifies me. It’s not what I have to do to earn brownie points. My faith in Jesus Christ alone is all I need. Even when I cannot see what holds my future, BUT GOD…He knows and I trust Him! I know that I am saved! I made that step of faith when I was 17 years old and I know our Jesus holds it dear to his heart because he made a promise and I believe it.
I can’t wait to one day meet Jesus face-to-face.
Good Morning Sisters, I feel such gratitude for the grace of Jesus Christ, faith not law brings us redemption and He is our salvation. The Holy Spirit is in us as sons/daughters of the Lord. This gives me joy to be adopted and an heir with Christ, love that gives me life. It is faith that justifies, and we are clothed with Christ in baptism. I would love for all those He brings to me to see Christ in me, that I would always have Jesus be the first thing they see. AZ Walker thank you for your prayers. Miri Am praying for you, I have dealt with similar issues, may God heal your pain. Your perspective in it is so honoring and lovely. Angie, A no-brainer indeed! :)
Jenn, thanks for sharing your story of overcoming with Christ. He is faithful as we let Him work in our weakness. So thankful for that in my daughter’s struggles and that she too has overcome by His power. Omorinsola, Amen, He is mighty when we are weak and let Him in. May He have the glory as be seen as our Strength. Bridget V, it is about Him. Our confidence is in Him, and we can let go that the world tells us it is about us. I use to really apologize for myself all the time, I think, because I had some idea in my head that I could never measure up, but God, he showed me that my measuring stick was all based on what I thought others thought, and some lies I had been told. Finally coming to a point where I only try to see me with the grace He has and embrace that God calls me his child, His Beloved, His Daughter, this gives me a whole new joy and helped me let go of my false sense of who I was apologizing for. I, as You am treasured by the Lord God Almighty. Hugs dear Sister. Dear Teacher/Sisters praising God for you today. May He fill your hearts, your mouths, your beings with His strength, His joy, His grace, His love for those He gives you. May your students, know how much He loves them when they look at, listen to you. And may you know when you are weary, discouraged, weak from the battle, that Jesus, who draws the children unto Him, is right there being your strength, shining through even in the discipline when you need to give it, He is whispering love to you and through you to your students. I can’t wait to hear all He is going to do in your classrooms this year. To God be the glory! Amen. :)
@Maura ♥️