Galatians 3, Day 3

Reflect

First Paul claims Scripture pronounced a curse on those who rely on the Law (v.10). Then he argues one Scripture against another Scripture (v.10-11 see Lev 18:5, Hab 2:4, and Deut 21:23). And then he uses Deuteronomy to say the crucified Christ was a curse. The complexity of this passage could be the subject of a dissertation. In Christ, Abraham’s blessing comes to the Gentiles and we (Jews and Gentiles together) receive the Spirit.

Respond

Follow Jesus

We all have days we’re tempted to curse. Maybe you don’t. The rest of us are still on that journey! Today, focus on the blessings that come your way…even if you’re tempted to curse.

Pray

Lord Jesus, I thank you for the saints who have gone before me. I celebrate the blessings that I have received and seek only to become more like you. Amen.

Celebrate

What blessing came your way today?

If none…consider the question again after you give us your best gif or emoji for when you’re so frustrated you want to curse. Keep it clean, friends. Kids may be watching! And, yes, Paul is using curse in a different way. We’re just having a little fun at a point in this journey that it can get challenging.

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