Lesson 483: Galatians 4:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
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The Context — The History
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More explained that the law served as a guardian until ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More came. God's promises to AbrahamAbraham is the first patriarch of Israel, called by God to leave his homeland and become the father of a covenant people. His life marks the beginning of God’s redemptive plan through promise, faith, and obedience. More preceded and supersede the law given centuries later at SinaiSinai is the mountain where God revealed Himself to Israel, gave the Law to Moses, and established the covenant that shaped the nation’s identity. It stands as one of the most sacred locations in Scripture, a place of divine fire, voice, and holiness. More.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More contrasted slavery under elemental forces with freedom as God's children and heirs. He declared that when the set time fully came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law to redeem those under law.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental principles of the world.
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that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of children.
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Discussion
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Why does God's timing u2014 'when the set time had fully come' u2014 matter for salvation history?
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What does ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More being born under law accomplish for believers?
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How does the incarnation fulfill promises made long before?
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