I continue with Galatians 1:11–2:10 summarizing the message, adding same parallel passages for explanation, then asking some application questions. It’s my way of making sense of Paul’s writing and digging for his meaning and how I can apply it personally.
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Galatians 1: Only One Gospel and Pleasing God
As I study Galatians with the women in my church, I'm doing something a little different than I usually do here on Pondered Treasures. I'm summarizing the passages, adding same parallel passages for explanation, then asking some application questions. It's my way of making sense of Paul's writing and digging for his meaning and and how I can apply it personally. It may only appeal to "Bible nerds" like me, but I offer it to you. May it help you in your study. I start with Galatians 1:1–10.
I’m Writing a New Book to Remember and Tell
I have finished the first full draft of my next book. And I want you to tell you about it. "Remember and Tell" is a devotional memoir remembering the deeds of the Lord while we served in Indonesia and telling of his love and goodness to the next generation.
Praying God’s Word: Our Offensive Arsenal
I'm reading old journals, newsletters, and correspondence for my next book and I'm reminded again how much the discipline of praying God's word was part of my life when I served as a global worker in Indonesia. I filled pages and pages in my journals with verses written into prayers for myself, my family, and our work.
Our Great High Priest Fulfills the Day of Atonement
You have probably heard the joke that the answer to every question in Sunday School is "Jesus." But this really isn't a joke. The answer to everything IS Jesus. He is especially foreshadowed in the Tabernacle elements and in the annual Day of Atonement.
The Tabernacle Elements Point to Jesus
God told Moses to build a tabernacle so that he might dwell with them. Every element of the structure was designed with that in mind. Each one provides a way for God to be with his people and points to the better way that was to come through Jesus.
Practicing the Presence of God: A Way to Dwell with Him
I am learning to dwell with God and be present with him through my granddaughter. I get the honor of spending every Monday with her while her parents are at work. When she is awake, I have resolved to be present to her, to not look at my phone or turn my attention away from … Continue reading Practicing the Presence of God: A Way to Dwell with Him
God Dwells In Us: Key Words from Exodus 40
As he did for the tabernacle, God has set us apart by Christ’s death on the cross. He has anointed us by his Holy Spirit and declared us holy so that he can now dwell in us. He has done his part. We now joyfully partner with him.
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