The connection between Colossians and Philemon is pretty cool. I could spend time explaining – but the video does a great job! Read Philemon Watch the summary from The Bible Project: Imagine that you are in the shoes of Onesimus – how are you feeling as you head back? Now stand in the shoes of Philemon- how are you feeling …
Friday (11/15/19)
Read Colossians 4:2-18 KNOW (what does the text say about God?)BE (What does the text say about us?)DO (what is the text calling me to do?) Take time today to think through those questions from this passage. KNOW: BE: DO:
Thursday (11/14/19)
Read Colossians 3:18-4:1 Why do you think God has this orderly chain of submission and respect listed out? How does this reflect the Trinity? Do you work harder when you are being observed, you know your review is coming or your teacher starts to walk around the classroom? How does reverence for the Lord fit into how hard we work? …
Wednesday (11/13/19)
Read Colossians 3: 12-17 I visualize these verses as layers: First the inside layer (chosen one, holy & beloved). Being confident of this inside layer informs all the rest. Next my “clothes” of sorts: compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, bearing with one another, forgiveness. Lastly, my “coat” of love. Holding everything together is this love that can only come from …
Tuesday (11/12/19)
Read Colossians 3:1-11 Because I’ve been raised with Christ (v. 1), according to verses 1-3 what should change in me? If I am saved “in Christ” why do I need to put off the old self? Aren’t I already new? How, in practical ways, do you put on the new self? What motivates me to want to make this effort? …
Monday (11/11/19)
Read Colossians 2:1-23 What kind of man do you think Paul is? How is he described/describe himself? Today, how do “fine sounding arguments” discourage your heart or disrupt your unity? Can you think of an example of this? Look at the instances of “in Him” throughout this section. What happens because we are “in Him”? How does this encourage you …
Sunday (11/10/19)
Spend some time in worship and prayer preparing your heart for gathering together this morning. Try these songs that reflect back into Colossians and Philippians. Andrew Peterson: “Is He Worthy?” Lauren Daigle: “Remember”