S – There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ²⁹ And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. 

Galatians 3:28–29 ESV

O – Commentary:

neither Jew nor Greek Paul emphasizes that the standard categories that often divide people—race, social status, gender—do not apply to those who are in Christ. It is not that such criteria cease to exist; rather, these distinctions are not grounds for exclusion from the life that God offers to all people in Christ. Because God is one (v. 20), He seeks to establish through Christ a single, unified family.

3:29 descendants of Abraham Faith is what makes a person a descendant of Abraham—not ethnicity or circumcision. Those who have aligned themselves with Abrahamic faith are not obligated to become circumcised or to observe the law, both of which came later. Paul sees the work of Christ as the fulfillment of God’s covenant with Abraham

 John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ga 3:28–29.

A – It is easy to “exclude” people in our lives today because others are different.  Paul challenges us not to see people through our own exceptions but in the same value that God sees them.  Christ is the central piece in our ability to come together in unity.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the creator of all people.  Thank you for creating each of us unique and valuable in your sight.  Empower us to value and love each person we encounter today.  We invite your Holy Spirit to work in us as we build those relationships that honor you.