Galatians
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Galatians 2:15-21, Galatians 3:19-29, Galatians 4:1-7, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-25, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 22:15-18, Romans 10:1-4
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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.
50 thoughts on "Galatians"
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Hi sweet SRT fam, writing this later, not sure who will see this, but I really need prayer. I had the conversation with my sister (and her husband) yesterday, and it was good, but still really hard and there is so much I am relieving today and getting angry at what they said. Our conversation was civil and there wasn’t any yelling, but I’m feeling the affects of some of what they said…that I should be more open minded (“have a sip of alcohol”), to make myself uncomfortable/not in a bubble (which I agree with but there’s more to it than just that)…my BIL mentioned how the Bible is super violent…how I should watch uncomfortable things (like things about hard topics)…the topic of abortion came up…so so much. I could go on. I tried to do my best to represent Christ well, to explain how I had been feeling in how my sister was communicating to me in our relationship lately. I didn’t have all the right answers, but I pray that any words that were of Christ and spoke of his truth would stick in their minds. I pray the way I served them and their family, and that I still want to fight to have them in my life despite our differences, will be made clear to them. And I pray I wouldn’t dwell on it or be bitter, even though it’s hard. I cried a lot on the way home today, and I asked God why. And I said, I want to pray everyday for my family, bc I know he can unify us. I know he can. And I think he is just asking me to surrender my family to him. Because I sure can’t change hearts or heal our family myself. Only HE can. I pray he would do it soon. Love you all, thank you for your prayers and for reading my little vent of emotions. So thankful for your prayers.
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I’m so glad that it isn’t up to me to create the fruit of the Spirit, it is only by God’s power in me.
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Arina, WOW love, love, love what you said. I hope you don’t mind if I pass it on to others.
Jenn, Ashley Taylor and any others with a similar problem, I don’t have the same problem but my sister does and I have seen what it has done to her family and my family. I’ll be praying for all of you and your families.
Charlie, I so agree with you.
Angie, you are soooo right — a no-brainer. -
Faith and the Holy Spirit are what I try to have lead my life. Yes, I, like Paul and all others, fall short and sin but I ask for forgiveness. I found a t-shirt at a thrift store, I bought it, that says, “NOT PERFECT, BUT FORGIVEN”. It’s one of my favorite t-shirts. There have been too many times in my adult life that my faith has gotten me through “rough waters.” I’m proud to say God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are my go to’s when the times get rough.
Sisters, have faith and be blessed by a wonderful, forgiving, and loving Lord. -
UPDATE-Stitches from rotator cuff surgery came out yesterday, range of motion has pleased the physical therapists, pain has been minimal, sleep has returned! All because of my prayer warrior groups. Thank you all!
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Is there no devotional for each read day??
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Well these verses certainly help point me in the right direction to not live in my own efforts but through the strength of the Lord! Wow, Thank you Rae-Ann and Nanak you are right I’ve never noticed that before but it makes so much more sense that it is the Spirit (not me) producing the fruit!
Praying for continued blessings, peace and health for you, and your babies, the ladies who are pregnant. Grace, strength, peace and wisdom for all who are struggling with work, health issues, alcohol and infidelity. Thank you for sharing so we can lift you up in prayer. I loved the end of the section of Genesis, where Abram believes wholeheartedly in God’s promise, even though it is so unbelievable for him at the moment! God keeps showing me through the last study and this one that He will be faithful to do it. I look forward to reading your testimonies about the miracles in all of these situations. Have a wonderful Thursday! -
Ladies, thank you for sharing. I am joining with others as I read through all of the prayer requests.
Rae-Ann, I truly appreciate what you wrote about the fruit of the Spirit. So often I find myself trying to produce those qualities BECAUSE I know the Spirit is in me instead of allowing the Spirit to fill me anew each day so that (through the Spirit) I have these qualities. It is SO different and a self-check for me!
Angie: thank you for your comparison. Yep, it really is a “no brained” yet so many are lost and just don’t get it. My 93 year old MIL is one of those. She is constantly saying how being “a good person “ is all that really matters. My heart aches for her because I don’t know how she could say that and still understand that she is only saved by the grace of God, through the acceptance of Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Obviously, it is not for me to judge, so I will just continue praying that she truly knows Jesus as her Savior.
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