Preparing for the Lord's Day Have you ever seen a house cat sneak out of the house for the first time? A cat that has lived its life entirely within the safe confines of a house is not equipped or prepared for the reality of life in the "real world." They are used to the sounds, smells, and sights of a controlled human environment. So, when they slip outdoors for the firs...
Keep Reading Preparing for the Lord's Day It seems that the Apostle Paul was a bit of a sports fan. Throughout his letters he often uses imagery from the world of athletics. He mentions the ancient games of boxing, wrestling, and running. In our passage for this Sunday Paul says, "You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?" (Galatians 5:7 ESV) Again, Paul employ...
Keep Reading Preparing for the Lord's Day The Sneetches were divided into two groups. There were those who had green stars on their belly and those who did not. Those with stars strutted about feeling superior to those who lacked stars. These yellow bird-like creatures were proud of their mark or ashamed of their lack. But when Sylvester McMonkey McBean arrived with his Star-on machin...
Keep Reading Preparing for the Lord's Day Throughout the book of Galatians Paul has been at pains to show that those who are of faith are the true sons of Abraham. It seems very likely that the false teachers focused on Abraham in their deceitful claims, that only those who were circumcised were truly members of God's family. In our passage for this Sunday, Paul explains that the Gala...
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