Ep 143 (S8E11) Galatians: Pt 9

References:Quick ReviewGal 4:21-31Lesson from the Torah in allegorySarah, the mother of the promise, heavenly JerusalemHagar, the mother of slavery, Mt Sinai, the LawBeing children of the promise, of freedom, of the power of the indwelling of the Holy SpiritRemember the limits of allegoryWhat’s next?Gal 5:1-15Vs 1 - for freedom Christ has set us freeFreedom from slavery to the law does not mean anything goes. That would be freedom from Christ which is bondage to sin.Freedom in Christ means–because of Christ’s completed work fulfilling the law’s demands–I can be free to be right before God and filled with the SpiritThis is a transition point from the clear doctrine of grace to the ethical life in the SpiritVss 2-4 - thinking that the law can in anyway make us right before God is making Christ and His work of no benefit ὠφελέω (o-fel-eh'-o) profit nothingVs 5 - the last compact explication of the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in the letter.Notice the “we.” Up till here, Paul was talking to the Galatians with “you.”Eagerly wait - ἀπεκδέχομαι (ap-ek-dekh'-om-ahee) - BLB def - assiduously and patiently waiting forAssiduously (adverb) means doing something with great care, sustained effort, and unwavering attention to detail. It describes working diligently, tirelessly, and with meticulous persistence. dictionary.comThis word in the BLB definition shows the actual “work” called forth from us by the Spirit, sanctification, what the Augsburg Confession calls the “New Obedience.”Vss 7-12Running the race - play with the imagery - 2 Tim 2:5Paul often used sports imagery for life in ChristSee also 1 Cor 9:24-27; Phil 3:13-14; 2 Tim 4:6-8“Who has held you back…”The little yeastBeware the yeast of the Pharisees - JesusRecall Jesus’ parable in Mt 13:33The Galatians make a BIG measure of flour into which this little leaven is being sewn Were “cut off,” ἀποκόπτω (ap-ok-op'-to) - amputated, in this context, castratedVss 13-15 - freedom to serveThe law in “one word,” - Lev 19:1810 commandments - decalogue deca=10, logue from logos=word thus the “10 words”Recall Jesus’ summary of all the Lawδάκνω (dak'-no) a hapax legomenonto bite with the teethmetaph., to wound the soul, cut lacerate, rend with reproaches“Beware of destroying one another.” NLT “consume” in ESV - recall James and John wanting to call down fire from heaven to destroy or consume the Samaritans who would not receive Jesus.What’s Next?