The Law and the Promises- Galatians 3:15-25

Take a moment to look at the ‘promises to Abraham’ referred to here (Genesis 12:7, 13:15, and 24:7). How are these promises different to keeping the law, which came to Israel 430 years later (Galatians 15-18)?

If the law wasn’t the way to get the inheritance of land (or the Spirit in Galatians 3:2, 5, 14; or life and righteousness in Galatians 3:21), what was it for then (19-25)?

Hopefully you can see now why Paul through the law…died to the law (1:19). What can we expect to gain now by reading and learning the Old Testament?

Give thanks for the main promises of God that have come true for us now!

1. After reading today’s passage, what’s one thing you can praise God for? What does it prompt you to ask Him for in prayer?

2. QUT Christians: Pray for students still exploring faith — that they would find salvation and assurance in Christ through relationships and witness.

3. Thank God for those in our church who invited friends and shared the gospel. Pray they would be encouraged and keep living as bold witnesses.