Galatians 1 - Day 839

Galatians 1 - Day 839 (link to reading)

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Observation: The Apostle (messenger) Paul is credited for 13 (or 14, depending on who you ask) letters in the New Testament.  Considering that he also discipled/mentored Luke (the author of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts), Paul played a crucial role in shaping the church after Christ.  As previously noted, the majority of Paul’s letters were to direct correspondence to different churches addressing their “issues” or answering their questions.

The church in Galatia was infiltrated by “false prophets/apostles” who were distorting the good news of Jesus that Paul and his companions initially shared with them.  Thus, he is more than a little upset here, as he declares - "If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!”

Application: Why am I preaching the gospel of Jesus?  What am I preaching?  Is it really the good news of God or am I distorting it for my gain?

Prayer: Lord, only You.  You are more than enough.