Why does Paul have such a disparaging view of the incident with Hagar? Gal. 4:21-31 , Gen. 16 . What crucial point about salvation is Paul making through his use of this Old Testament story?
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Monday: The Abrahamic Covenant
What covenant promises did God make to Abram in Genesis 12:1-5 ? What was Abram’s response? God’s initial promises to Abram make up one of the more powerful passages in the Old Testament. These verses all are about God’s grace.
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Sunday: Covenant Basics
Many regard Paul’s interpretation of the history of Israel in Galatians 4:21-31 as the most difficult passage in his letter.
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Sabbath: The Two Covenants
Image © Pacific Press from GoodSalt.com Read for This Week’s Study: Gal. 4:21-31 ; Gen. 1:28 ; Gen. 2:2-3 ; Gen. 3:15 ; Gen
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Friday: Further Thought – Paul’s Pastoral Appeal
Further Thought: “In the Galatian churches, open, unmasked error was supplanting the gospel message. Christ, the true foundation of the faith, was virtually renounced for the obsolete ceremonies of Judaism. The apostle saw that if the believers in Galatia were saved from the dangerous influences which threatened them, the most decisive measures must be taken, the sharpest warnings given
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