The Curse was Removed

Passage: Galatians 3:10-14.

Points
1. If we try to live by the law we will be cursed because we must keep all the commands.
2. We are not justified by the law but "the righteous shall live by faith".
3. Jesus took on the curse for us: "cursed is one who is hanged on a tree" so that we would receive the blessing of Abraham and the promised Spirit through faith.

Personalize
We are in Kyoto for our 30th anniversary. It is a city full of temples. As we walked the streets this evening we were struck not only by the many temples but also the man made structures which people look to for hope. We read a sign, in English of course that said "learn the meaning of birth and joy". What they are missing is the real answer. Instead they look to man made structures and fountains for answers. It reminds me of the well that will run dry but Christ offers the eternal well that will never run dry.

Jesus Christ has lifted the curse through the cross. Our debt was death and Christ took death, even death on the cross. We no longer live by the law but. Ow we live by faith in Jesus Christ. He has delivered us from the impossible task of keeping every law and being bound by endless rules and obligations. Now we can walk in freedom as we fully trust in what Christ has done on our behalf.

Prayer
We praise you for lifting the curse of the law. We fully desire to walk in the fellowship of your Spirit and in the freedom found in Your Son, Jesus Christ.

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