4 Now I say that as long as the heir is a child, he differs in no way from a slave, though he is the owner of everything. 2 Instead, he is under guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were […]
You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you,[a] before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed[b] as crucified? 2 I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what you heard?[c] 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by the
15 We are Jews by birth and not “Gentile sinners,” 16 and yet because we know that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ,[h] even we ourselves have believed in Christ Jesus. This was so that we might be justified by faith in Christ[i] and
Religion is simple (do this, don’t do that). Relationship is complex. God is calling his people to partnership but that means responsibility. It’s easier to just reduce the gospel into mere religion. This is precisely what the Christians in Galatia were doing. Paul and Jeff explain how repulsive this is and call us to something
1 Lord, you have searched me and known me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I stand up; you understand my thoughts from far away. 3 You observe my travels and my rest; you are aware of all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue, you know all about
Psalm 118 was sung after the Passover meal. On the night Jesus was handed over, he sung this to his desciples after their Passover. 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say, “His faithful love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say,
1 I will sing of faithful love and justice; I will sing praise to you, Lord. 2 I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will live with a heart of integrity in my house. 3 I will not let anything worthless guide me.[a] I hate the
1 The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed, enveloped in strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. 2 Your throne has been established from the beginning;[a] you are from eternity. 3 The floods have lifted up, Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift
1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord of Armies. 2 I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh cry out for[a] the living God. 3 Even a sparrow finds a home, and a swallow, a nest for herself where she places her young— near your altars, Lord of
