Lesson 216: Galatians 6:14
Galatians 6:14
The Blueprint — The Verse
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
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The Context — The History
Paul closes Galatians emphasizing new creation and the cross as sole ground of glory. Circumcision debates fade before the world-crucifying power of Christ's cross.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul rejects boasting in circumcision or flesh. His only boast is the cross, which ended the world's hold on him and his conformity to worldly standards.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Galatians 6:13
13Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Galatians 6:13) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Galatians 6:15
15Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Galatians 6:15) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What do you boast in besides the cross?
- How has the cross crucified worldly ambitions in you?
- How can your community center conversation on the cross?