Oh boy, today’s passage is chock full of great truths and things for us to meditate upon and think over. First, we see Paul’s teaching about what exactly the law is. It was given to discipline us, not to save us. Then, we see God’s perfect timing in Jesus. And finally, we talk about how we are all one in Christ, and the importance of unity, not always uniformity.  Some really great truths in this passage today that I hope we can all take time to ponder and pray through today! 

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Good morning. It’s good to be with you today in a little bit of a different setting. I have meetings over the next two days, so I’m at home recording this instead of at the office. The setup is a bit different, but I’m glad we can still continue our study of Galatians together.

Today, we’re looking at Galatians 3:19 through 4:7. This passage covers a lot, and we could spend a long time unpacking all of its meaning. Paul continues explaining the purpose of the law and how it fits into God’s greater plan of salvation.

Paul describes the law as a disciplinarian. Think about how children first learn to obey their parents—often out of fear of punishment. A child may avoid touching a hot stove because they don’t want to get burned, but as they grow older, they learn to follow their parents’ guidance out of love and respect, not fear. That’s how the law functioned for God’s people. It showed them what was right and wrong, but it also highlighted their inability to live up to God’s perfect standard. The law wasn’t meant to be the final solution—it was a guide until Christ came.

Verse four is especially powerful: when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son. This means that Jesus came at exactly the right moment—not too early, not too late. In the grand story of history, the world was most ready for His message to spread. The timing of God is always perfect, even when we don’t see it or understand it in our own lives.

Galatians 3:28 is one of the most well-known verses in Scripture: there is no longer Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. This was a radical idea in Paul’s time, and it remains just as significant today. In God’s kingdom, the divisions that separate people—race, gender, social status—do not matter. Every person has equal worth in Christ. In a world that constantly seeks to divide, this message of unity is more important than ever.

Paul also describes how, in Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin or to the law. Instead, we have been adopted as God’s children. And as children, we are also heirs, meaning we have full access to the promises, blessings, and love of God. When we pray, we can cry out, “Abba! Father!”—a term that expresses deep closeness and affection. God is not distant. He is a loving parent who welcomes us into an intimate relationship with Him.

This passage is a reminder that we are not defined by our failures or by our inability to follow the law perfectly. We are not slaves—we are beloved children of God. His promises remain true, His timing is always right, and His love extends to everyone.

Thanks for spending this time with me today. Tomorrow, we’ll continue with Galatians 4:8 and see what else Paul has to teach us. Have a great day!