Galatians 3 tells us that Jesus Christ, Yeshua our Messiah, took upon Himself the curse that stood against us. He bore it in our place and simultaneously brought the blessings as St Paul identified in His legal accomplishments for us at the Cross.
**CURSED IS EVERY ONE THAT HANGETH ON A TREE! — GALATIANS 3:13** that the blessings of Abraham come upon us!
Simultaneously we recognize and declare the victory of cancelling out of curses and the installing of the blessings of Abraham by simple faith. Faith that we will fully transform and walk in His commandments, with anticipation. The main Blessings of Abraham however were unconditional to the seed, but some of the blessings were contingent upon obedience, and BOTH such categories come down to the believer through the Cross.
It cancels all rights of Satan. This is why it says there would be “enemies of the Cross” and we are yet still to “Evangelize the Cross”: https://celticorthodoxy.com/2025/03/evangelize-the-cross-crucifixion/
He fulfilled the perfect righteousness we could only attempt to follow and by grace may daily be transformed to be in that righteousness. Most of all Gal 3 goes on to say He brought the "blessings of Abraham" upon the Nations (Gen 12 uses that word "Nations as referring to the Seed of Abraham, a literal seed still, specified as kindred-gentiles) who believe on Him.
**The Cross is not merely a symbol of suffering. It is the proclamation of a curse broken, a debt answered, and a victory already won!**
In this powerful biblical teaching, we examine the ancient sign of the Cross, its prophetic significance, and the glorious work of Jesus Christ on behalf of His people.
### What this message covers
✝️ **The Curse of the Tree — Galatians 3:10–14**
Why Scripture declares, "Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree," and how Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us. Through faith in Him, the blessing promised to Abraham comes upon believers.
✝️ **The Sign of Protection — Ezekiel 9:4**
The mysterious mark placed upon the foreheads of those who mourned the abominations committed in Jerusalem. We explore the ancient Hebrew *tav*, its traditional association with the Cross, and its prophetic significance.
✝️ **The Seal of God — Revelation 7 and 14**
What does it mean to bear God's name upon our foreheads? We examine the spiritual significance of belonging to Christ, having His truth established in our minds, and being sealed unto Him.
✝️ **Christ Our Perfect Representative**
Jesus fulfilled righteousness in our place. His victory is our confidence, His blood our redemption, and His finished work the foundation of our salvation. We do not trust in the perfection of our own works, but in the perfection of our Savior.
✝️ **The Bronze Serpent and the Cross — Numbers 21; John 3:14–15**
As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so the Son of Man was lifted up, that those who believe in Him should have eternal life.
✝️ **The Ancient Orthodox Practice of Remembering Christ**
The sign of the Cross, baptism, Holy Communion, confession, the Jesus Prayer, and daily remembrance of Christ's sacrifice are explored in connection with the historic Christian faith and the Celtic Orthodox tradition.
✝️ **A Call to Repentance and Restoration**
As the world increasingly forgets God's commandments, the Church must return to prayer, repentance, holiness, and the victorious testimony of Jesus Christ.
### COMING NEXT — PART 2
**THE OUTSTRETCHED ARMS OF CHRIST: CROSS OR STAKE?**
Was Jesus Christ crucified upon a traditional Cross, or merely executed upon a single upright stake? And is the Christian Cross truly a pagan invention, as some have claimed?
In Part 2, we will examine the biblical, linguistic, and historical evidence behind these questions, including:
✝️ The Greek word *stauros* and the actual practices of Roman crucifixion.
✝️ The prophetic significance of outstretched arms and the testimony of John 21:18–19.
✝️ The nails in Christ's hands (John 20:25) and the inscription placed above His head (Matthew 27:37).
✝️ Early Christian witnesses, including Justin Martyr and Irenaeus, and their descriptions of the Cross.
✝️ The bronze serpent lifted up by Moses, the ancient sign in Ezekiel, and the fulfillment of the curse of the tree in Galatians 3.
✝️ A direct examination of the claim that the Cross was adopted from pagan worship rather than rooted in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
**Was the Cross a later invention, or did the earliest Christians already recognize its form and significance?**
Join us for Part 2 as we examine the evidence, answer common objections, and proclaim the victory of Jesus Christ through His crucifixion and resurrection.
**"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony." — Revelation 12:11**
### Scripture references
Galatians 3:10–14 | Deuteronomy 21:22–23 | Ezekiel 9:4–6 | Revelation 7:1–4 | Revelation 12:11 | Revelation 14:1 | Numbers 21:8–9 | John 3:14–17 | Colossians 2:13–15 | Luke 23:27–31 | 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
### Learn more
Celtic Orthodox Christian teachings, biblical research, and historic Church traditions:
https://www.celticorthodoxy.com
St. Andrew's Orthodox Church of the Culdees:
https://www.st-andrewsocc.org
**Glory be to Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords!**
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