In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul gave an interpretation of the story from the Old Testament about Abraham and the two sons he had, one to Hagar the slave woman, and the other to Sarah his wife. The false teachers in Galatia were perhaps using this story to try to force non-Jewish believers to become Jews. However, Paul showed how the story itself supports his main thesis that both Jews and non-Jews may receive God’s promised blessing through faith, not through law-keeping.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
The Son of God shared in our flesh and blood, took our humanity, became like us in every essential way, and can help us...
The lifestyle of citizens of the kingdom of God includes unity, joy, and humility.
