Spend time reading and rereading and taking note of keywords from Gal 6:11-18
11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
12Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your flesh. 14May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. 16Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.
17Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
Questions:
What does Paul say that we should boast in?
What does Paul say really counts?
Things to reflect on:
I love Paul’s attitude that shows that the only thing that matters in this world is Christ. It doesn’t matter who you are Jew or Gentile (circumcision or uncircumcision). What matters is a relationship with Jesus who creates us into a new creation. I know that I spend time reflecting where would I be without Jesus. I know that my life with be drastically different if Christ had not taken hold of me and made me a new creation. I ask that you also reflect and what does Christ mean to you. Where would you be without Jesus?
Spend some time in prayer
Thursday: Pray for the church (small c)
Its Christmas eve! Pray for great fellowship as we worship the coming of Christ together
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment