God’s Strengthening Word: Putting Faith Into Actionনমুনা

Introduction

Galatians 5:1–15: Paul reminds the Galatians that Christ has set them free from slavery to sin and the Law. He warns them about those who are seeking to convince them that male Gentile Christians must be circumcised and start to follow Jewish practices. Instead, what matters is faith working through love.

Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 5:1a GNT

Freedom is what we have—Christ has set us free!

Reflect

Verse 1 builds on the discussion of Sarah and Hagar that we read yesterday. What were we enslaved to? Why do you think Paul speaks so strongly here? Reread verses 1, 13–15. How do you interpret what Paul says about freedom? What are we to do with our freedom in Christ? What impact does this freedom have on the way you live?

Pray

Gracious and loving God, thank you for the freedom I have because Christ has set me free from bondage to sin. Thank you, God, for this freedom that enables me to serve you and to serve others in your name. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Galatians 5:16–26: Paul compares human nature with the Spirit.