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Galatians 6:9

 GALATIANS 6:9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. GALATIANS 6:9 WHAT DOES IT SAY?  * Paul issues a command or encouragement to maintain persistence in performing acts of kindness and righteousness (9a).  * There is a promise of a future reward or "harvest" that is contingent upon a specific, divine timing (9b).  * The reception of this blessing is dependent on the believer's refusal to surrender or lose heart in their efforts (9c). WHAT QUESTIONS DO I HAVE ABOUT WHAT IT SAYS? Historical Context What were the specific pressures or "weariness" facing the churches in Galatia that prompted Paul to emphasize the danger of giving up? Cultural Context In an agrarian society, what specific imagery does "reaping a harvest" evoke regarding the gap between planting and gathering, and how would this resonate with Paul's audience? Theological Context Does the "harvest...