Wednesday

17-July

Esther 7-8; Job 30; Galatians 5

Esther 7: What did Esther ask the king for?

Esther 8:  What did the king do? What was the response of the people?

Galatians 5:What is the issue that Paul is bringing up? What does Paul hope will happen to those who are trying to lead the believers astray?

Journal Prompt: What does Paul mean when he says we are to “Live by the Spirit” and “keep in step with the Spirit”?

Answers:

Esther 7: She asked the king to spare her life and the life of the Jewish people.

Esther 8: The king had Mordecai write an edict saying that the Jews had a right to defend and avenge themselves if attacked – and that they could take any plunder from their attackers.  The people rejoiced and many converted to Judaism because of this.

Galatians 5:  The issue is circumcision.  They are trying to convince the new believers that circumcision is necessary, but Paul believes that is a Law-based mentality.

Paul hopes those who are leading the believers astray (away from the gospel of grace back toward a doctrine of works-based faith) will castrate themselves.