Galatians 3:13-14 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’— in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
And for those who've been following along all week with these messages, here is why it is important that Jesus was born as part of the line of Abraham.
Because Jesus was part of that line, he was part of the promises that God made to Abraham. These were promises God made to Abraham not because Abraham earned them or did anything to deserve them (remember, he laughed at God). God promised Abraham because that was God's choice. And God blessed Abraham because that was God's choice.
Now because Jesus has been born in that line and has redeemed all of us, we too inherit the blessing of Abraham. We who are made Jesus' brothers and sisters through the waters of baptism are brought into that birth line as well. We're adopted in. We're adopted daughters and sons of Abraham. And, like our forebear, we sometimes laugh at God. We sometimes doubt God and think God is being just a bit ridiculous. And yet we are blessed. We are blessed beyond measure.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
Join us tomorrow (Christmas Eve) as we worship at 3, 5, and 11 with pre-service music one-half hour before each service time. The 3:00 service is family worship designed for families with young children though all are welcome. The 5 and 11 services are Holy Communion services. More details at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org
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