Published by Vince Baker Ministries · Scripture references link to the KJV
Trace Paul’s use of Genesis
Genesis 12 introduces the promise that all families of the earth will be blessed. Genesis 22 reiterates blessing to the nations through Abraham’s offspring. Paul reads these promises through Christ and argues that the law, which came later, does not cancel God’s prior promise.
What is central to Paul’s argument?
Galatians 3:13–14 moves from Christ redeeming people from the curse to Gentiles receiving the blessing and the promised Spirit. The end of the chapter emphasizes belonging to Christ and being heirs according to promise. The foreground is grace, belonging, and the Spirit. Paul’s point reaches beyond a discussion of possessions.
Read four passages together
Copy one key phrase from each passage below. Circle references to the nations, Christ, faith, and the Spirit. Use the four terms to explain the blessing in one sentence to someone who has never read Galatians.
Read the Scripture passages
- Genesis 12:1-3 · KJV
- Genesis 22:15-18 · KJV
- Galatians 3:6-18 · KJV
- Galatians 3:26-29 · KJV
