Do you find it hard to love some people? Maybe there are people you really struggle with? Keep reading because there is hope! Because Jesus died and rose again, we can be free! Look at chapter 4:1-7. Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, Paul says, we can receive the full rights as sons and daughtersContinue reading “You can be set free to love – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 5”
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How Jesus sets us free – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 4
One of my favorite Bible verses is Galatians 2:20. Open a Bible and read Galatians 2:17-21, and take note especially of verse 20. See what Paul says in verse 20? The amazing truth is that by faith Christ Jesus can live in us!!! That’s a million times better than trying to keep the law! GodContinue reading “How Jesus sets us free – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 4”
How to be made right – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 3
I told a story in the preview post about how I was not right. I made the stupid decision to smack my head against a beam. Maybe you’ve done very dumb or very bad things as well. My guess is that just about all of have at one time or another. Do you need toContinue reading “How to be made right – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 3”
Grace, circumcision, and spies in church? – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 2
The church in the former Soviet Union had to be careful because the government sent spies into the church. In Communist China the same thing happens. Believe it or not, the early church faced a similar threat. What would you do if there were spies in your church? In the previous post, we jumped aheadContinue reading “Grace, circumcision, and spies in church? – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 2”
God wants you to be a rule-breaker? – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 1
Are you a rule-follower or a law-breaker? Sometimes following the rules is difficult. Take a look at this video, and you’ll see what I mean: Would it surprise you to hear me say that you God wants you to be rule-breakers? In fact, you need to be a rule-breaker to enter the Kingdom of God.Continue reading “God wants you to be a rule-breaker? – Galatians 1:1-5:15, Part 1”
The time my co-worker said, “What’s wrong with you? You’re not right.” – Galatians 1-5, Preview
As a line of blood trickled down my face, my co-worker looked at me, shaking his head saying, “What is wrong with you? You are not right!” But let me back up and tell you what led to that. My first job after graduating from college in 1996 was as a youth care worker atContinue reading “The time my co-worker said, “What’s wrong with you? You’re not right.” – Galatians 1-5, Preview”
How to have a deep experience with God – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 5
In the New Testament there are many ways the writers talk about God in us. As we studied in yesterday’s post, “your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit” is one way. There are others. All of the ways can be brought together under one heading, “Union with Christ.” Take for example what PaulContinue reading “How to have a deep experience with God – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 5”
How (and why) God wants you to care for your body – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 4
I love watching videos of chiropractors giving people adjustments, hearing the loud cracks. I don’t quite know why, but something in me finds it fascinating. After watching a variety of chiropractors use similar techniques, I asked my wife if I could give her an adjustment. She said, “No way!” I was kidding, kinda. I haveContinue reading “How (and why) God wants you to care for your body – Ezekiel 40-44, Part 4”
Help carry others’ burdens – Love One Another, Part 5
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome David Hundert as guest blogger! In the previous post, I said that we disciples of Jesus are people who set aside our personal pride for the sake of the whole. How do we do that? In Galatians 6:2 the Apostle Paul writes, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in thisContinue reading “Help carry others’ burdens – Love One Another, Part 5”
How God helps us love – Love One Another, Part 4
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome David Hundert as guest blogger! In this week’s five-part series on one of the most repeated phrases in the New Testament, “love one another,” we’ve leaned that it is no small task. Perhaps at this point you’re wondering, “That’s a lot! I don’t know if I can do that.”Continue reading “How God helps us love – Love One Another, Part 4”
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