<p>Since Jewish missionaries are trying to undermine the message of Christ and are encouraging the Galatian churches to essentially return to pre-Christian Judaism, Paul makes an appeal using Jewish history. His appeal: we are now free in Christ, not slaves to the law. Who wants to be a slave anymore? Come enjoy that freedom fully by living in that new way.</p>

Since Jewish missionaries are trying to undermine the message of Christ and are encouraging the Galatian churches to essentially return to pre-Christian Judaism, Paul makes an appeal using Jewish history. His appeal: we are now free in Christ, not slaves to the law. Who wants to be a slave anymore? Come enjoy that freedom fully by living in that new way.

June 19: Psalm 119:49-72, Judges 2:6-23, and Galatians 4

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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June 19: Psalm 119:49-72, Judges 2:6-23, and Galatians 4

June 19: Psalm 119:49-72, Judges 2:6-23, and Galatians 4