by Steve Thomason | Jun 1, 2017 | Devos
The readings for yesterday and today take us to Galatians 5:16-26. Here Paul gets to the point of the freedom for which Jesus sets us free. Is it to live for the flesh (self-indulgence) or to live for the good of the whole (the fruit of the Spirit)? I want to explore...
by Steve Thomason | May 30, 2017 | Devos
The daily readings for this week take us into the final chapter of Galatians. Paul continues to plead with his Gentile brothers and sisters to not become shackled by the Law of Moses. Today’s reading, Galatians 5:2-15, poses an interesting paradox. He tells his...
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by Steve Thomason | May 28, 2017 | podcast, sermons2017
This is the second sermon in a three-week mini series from the Narrative Lectionary on Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29. Paul supports his argument that we are justified by faith and not by the works of the Law by looking at God’s Promise to Abraham in Genesis 12. Through...
by Steve Thomason | May 26, 2017 | Bible Doodle, Law and Gospel, Visual Preaching
The Narrative Lectionary text for this weekend’s sermon is Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29. This is the middle sermon in a three-part series on Galatians. Paul is making his argument why the Gentiles are as much children of Abraham and the Gospel as the Jews. Below is my...
by Steve Thomason | May 24, 2017 | Devos
Today’s reading is Galatians 2:1-10. Let these visual markers soak in. The same spirit works in different ways through and for different people. Yet, in all the diversity, we must remember the poor....
