#630 (NL344): One in Christ - June 1, 2025

Working Preacher's Narrative Lectionary

Welcome to "I Love to Tell the Story," a podcast exploring the Narrative Lectionary! In this episode, Rolf Jacobson, Jennifer Pietz, and Matt Skinner explore key themes from Galatians 3, focusing on justification, the role of personal experience in faith, the purpose of the law, and the significance of baptism in forming community identity in Christ. They discuss how Paul appeals to the Galatians' experiences and the implications of the Holy Spirit's presence in their lives, while also addressing the potential for abuse in personal religious experiences. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the transformative nature of baptism and belonging to the community of faith.

⏰Timecodes⏰ 00:00 Introduction to Galatians and Justification 03:02 The Role of Personal Experience in Faith 05:53 Understanding the Law and Its Purpose 09:09 Baptism and Community Identity in Christ

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Follow along with the commentary on Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 written by Jerry Sumney at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/one-in-christ-2/commentary-on-galatians-31-9-23-29-3.

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