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WEEK 12: GOSPEL FRUIT Galatians 5:16-26 The natural question arises: if faith is the cornerstone of the gospel, how do we live by it? Anticipating this, Paul offers a clear answer: it’s only through the Holy Spirit’s power that we can walk in righteousness. On our own, we’d succumb to self-serving desires. But trusting in Christ, our lives will bear incredible fruit, glorifying God in the process.

WEEK 11: GOSPEL FREEDOM Galatians 5:1-15 With the gospel’s foundation firmly laid, Paul pivots to its implications for daily life. Freed from the constraints of the Law, we now live solely through Christ. But this freedom isn’t a license for self-indulgence; it compels us towards righteous love for one another. This liberation empowers us to serve and love our fellow believers, fulfilling Christ’s...

WEEK 10: GOSPEL SONSHIP Galatians 4:21-31 This section of Galatians might seem complex to modern readers, but for the Galatian believers steeped in the Old Testament, Paul’s analogy of two covenants, two sons, and two wives of Abraham would have been clear. His ultimate message? The Old Testament Law served a purpose, but it wasn’t meant to be permanent. True freedom from slavery and true sonship,...

WEEK 9: GOSPEL IMITATION Galatians 4:12-20 Pressing on in his letter, Paul lays out two stark paths for the Galatians: follow his example or the false teachers’. He paints a vivid picture of his conduct during his visit, highlighting their enthusiastic response – a response that has seemingly and inexplicably turned cold. Instead, he reminds them of his love for them and urges them to stay the cou...

WEEK 8: GOSPEL IDENTITY Galatians 4:1-11 As Paul calls the Galatians back to the true gospel, he reminds them that it’s through this gospel alone that they have received sonship in Christ. If they were truly sons, they were free. So why return to the bondage of the Law? These flimsy, external rules only serve to enslave them and threaten to dismantle the very freedom they found in Christ.

WEEK 7: GOSPEL PROMISE Galatians 3:15–29 Driller even deeper into the Old Testament, Paul highlights a crucial detail that the Galatians seem to have forgotten: the promise made to Abraham predates the Law given to Moses by over 400 years. So, how could the Law supersede these promises? While Paul acknowledges the Law’s purpose and its benefits to Israel, he emphasizes that it never held a higher...

WEEK 6: GOSPEL FAITH Galatians 3:6–14 Relentless in his defense of the gospel, Paul moves beyond recent history and the practices of the early church, travelling back in time to the very roots of their faith, to Abraham, the patriarch. Paul uses this journey to underscore a timeless truth: Even from the very beginning God’s favor has always been upon those who walk by faith, and not those who are...

WEEK 5: GOSPEL FINISH Galatians 3:1–5 Chapter 3 of Galatians marks a turning point. Paul’s tone sharpens as he leaps to defend the true nature of the gospel. The Galatians, he charges, have demonstrably strayed. They began their journey of faith in Christ, yet now they seek completion through their own works. But listen closely, Galatians! The path to salvation remains the same from beginning to e...

WEEK FOUR: GOSPEL TRUTH Week 4: Galatians 2:11–21 Even the esteemed Peter, a pillar of the early church, wasn’t immune to missteps. As Paul continues his letter to the Galatian churches, he recounts an incident where Peter distanced himself from Gentile Christians for reasons of ceremonial purity. Paul uses this incident to highlight that our salvation comes not through our own actions or external...

WEEK THREE: GOSPEL GRACE Galatians 2:1-10 As Paul continues his narrative, he recounts a pivotal council in Jerusalem. There, the church leaders, including himself and Barnabas, debated the role of Gentiles in the new faith. The central issue was circumcision: should Gentile converts be required to follow this Jewish tradition? Paul emphasizes that the council firmly rejected this notion. True fai...

WEEK 1: GOSPEL MESSENGER Galatians 1:10-24 Moving ahead with his letter, Paul emphasizes that the message he delivered wasn’t human invention. It didn’t originate with other disciples, nor did he simply fabricate it. No, it came directly from God. To underscore this point, he details his conversion experience. His apostleship isn’t a result of clever storytelling; it’s a testament to his unwaverin...

WEEK 1: GOSPEL TREASURE

Week 4: Isaiah 41:1-20 GOD’S POWER, MY FEARLESSNESS! Isaiah 41 is a message of divine courage. God addresses a shaking Israel, assuring them of his constant presence and protection. In stark contrast to the weakness of idols, the Lord promises to be their unwavering strength and guide. If we can now face the future certain that God will not leave us, what room has fear left to wreak havoc in our h...

Week 3: Isaiah 40:27-31 GOD’S GREATNESS, MY RENEWAL! As Chapter 40 draws to a close, Isaiah’s prophecy speaks to a despondent Israel. Weary from enduring hardship and pain, the people question God’s awareness, let alone His care. In a thunderous response, the Lord declares not only His watchful presence but also His deep compassion. He is the source of strength, refreshment, and renewal, even amid...

Isaiah 40:12-26 Week 2: God’s Uniqueness, My Stillness! In this middle portion of Isaiah 40, the Lord through Isaiah employs rhetorical questions to underscore His unparalleled sovereignty. By highlighting his dominion over both the natural world and human affairs, the Lord emphasizes his incomparable nature. Truly, there is no one like our God!

Week 1: Isaiah 40:1-11 GOD’S GLORY, MY COMFORT! Isaiah, the prophet to kings, spoke during Israel’s opulent years, but this wealth wasn’t a shield from God’s judgment. The first 39 chapters thunder with warning after warning – for Israel and beyond. But then, in chapter 40, a dramatic shift occurs. The book pivots, reminding us: God’s judgment on sin doesn’t diminish his grace and mercy. In fact,...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

Matthew and Luke’s gospels both recount one of Jesus’s well-known parables: the parable of the talents. In this story, the master entrusts his workers with his resources, expecting them to be faithful stewards, and upon his return, he commends those who managed his possessions well with these beautiful words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set y...

A look at a much loved psalm, Psalm 19. Written by David, the great king who was also apparently quite a great poet. The professor and author CS Lewis called it the “greatest poem in the book of psalms and one of the greatest lyrics in the world.”