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Gliding Through Galatians - 4:6-11

In this 9th installment of our study in Galatians, we look at some of the ways Romans parallels what is said in Galatians, as we look at believers being adopted into God, and receiving the Ruach Ha'Qodesh (Holy Spirit).
We examine Paul's charge for believers to cry out "Abba, Father!" and the intimacy implied with such language.
We look further at the stoicheia examined in the previous week, also examining extra-Biblical sources to answer the question: how could the Galatians, who were not previously Torah observant, be "turning back" to Torah, if that is what Paul was warning them against?
Simply put, it wasn't. So what then was he telling them not to turn back to?
All this and more is addressed in this teaching covering Galatians 4:6-11.
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the previous installments in this series.
 
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Gliding Through Galatians - 4:1-5

Beginning chapter 4 now, we start with a thematic overview, looking into the themes present in our study of Galatians thus far. In particular, we look at covenant, conversion, and circumcision.
We then dive into chapter 4 and look at Paul's usage of the Greek word stoicheia, and what it meant to his audience. We also look at what Paul meant when saying that Yeshua was "born under the law" to "redeem those under the law."
Upon concluding, we consider the guardians and managers in our own lives, and the "basic elements" to which we may still be enslaved.
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the previous installments in this series.
 
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Gliding Through Galatians - 3:26-29

This installment wraps up chapter 3. We look again at the "guardian" or "tutor" to which Paul compares a function of the Torah, and discuss this first-century role and how it relates to the Torah.
We look at the inehritance that Paul speaks of, and how he reinforces his point that one need not "become Jewish" or ritually convert to Judaism in order to be a child of Abraham.
Also examined is the background to Paul's statement that believers have been "immersed into Messiah" and that we have been "clothed with Messiah."
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the previous installments in this series.
To learn more about our ministry, our fellowship in Cleveland, TN, or to give to support our work, please visit us at https://nrfcommunity.org.

Gliding Through Galatians - 3:19-25

Still working through chapter 3, we continue looking at Rav Sha'ul (Paul's) words about the Torah and about works. We look again at covenant and how Paul uses in some ways different terms to relate the same foundational truths.
We look at the purpose of the Torah, and how the Torah is supplemental to the covenant with Abraham not contrary to it.
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the previous installments in this series.
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Gliding Through Galatians 3:15-18

Having skipped the recap for 3:1-14, Jonathan spends a few minutes helping consolidate the information up to this point by offering a review to tie things together.
Once again, we can see how the themes of Galatians all tie in together, and especially leading up to this part where we get to Paul's comments concerning covenants.
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the previous installments in this series.
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Gliding Through Galatians - 3:1-14

Stepping into chapter 3, we work through some of the major issues and especially difficult passages found in these verses.
Topics covered include (but are not limited to):
4QMMT, the Dead Sea sectarian document known as "Works of the Law."
The "evil eye" in the ancient world
Paul's quotations from the Torah, especially Genesis
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the Intro, and Chapters 1 & 2.
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Gliding Through Galatians - 2:17-21

This teaching covers the remainder of Galatians chapter 2 not covered in the prior teaching.
Wrapping up these last 5 verses takes a good amount of careful exegesis. Multiple sources are examined here, and other texts are incorporated to decipher Paul's difficult language regarding the law.
If you've been wondering how Paul could uphold the Torah while also saying he "died to the law" then this teaching should answer your question!
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the Intro, Chapter 1, and the first section of Chapter 2.
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Gliding Through Galatians - 2:1-16

In this teaching Jonathan goes section by section, covering Galatians 2:1-16 in a thorough and comprehensive way. Special attention is paid to a handful of the "difficult" parts of Galatians 2, dealing with Paul's words regarding Torah, works, Gospel, and faith.
As with Part 1, the end of the teaching offers some helpful and practical ways to draw personally applicable principles from this section of Scripture in order to implement them in our own walk as Messianic believers.
If you haven't yet, be sure to catch the Intro and Chapter 1.
To learn more about our ministry, our fellowship in Cleveland, TN, or to give to support our work, please visit us at https://nrfcommunity.org.