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Tag Archives: Colossians
Spend Time Focusing on Jesus
If you have followed this devotional series then it is clear that Jesus is the focus of Colossians – maybe in some ways that other books do not stress Jesus. This line of thinking continues in Colossians 2:8-15. The solution to … Continue reading
Remaining Strong in Christ
I enjoy seeing a big tree; it is a picture of strength. As you look up, you realize that there is an entire root system below that gives the tree stability despite its great size. It is this root system … Continue reading
Four results of right prayers
Earlier in our discussion of Colossians 1:9-14, we found the content of Paul’s prayer for the church in Colosse. In short, we realize that Paul’s prayers were not simply about physical health, but more importantly, were about spiritual health. In … Continue reading
Are you contributing to the maturing of your family, friends, and the folks in your church?
In Colossians 1:24-29, Paul changes his focus from the reconciliation ministry of Christ to the ministry that God called Paul to do. This ministry involved both suffering and a stewardship. Paul’s suffering was “his share”, so to speak, of the … Continue reading
Purposes of Christ’s Ministry of Reconciliation
Colossians 1:21-23 reminds us of several powerful truths, and these truths have tremendous implications to our lives. 21 And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now reconciled you in … Continue reading
Giving Jesus First Place in Everything!
In the previous post in this series, we focused on Paul’s prayer for the church (Col. 1:9-14); namely, a prayer for spiritual wisdom and discernment in order to understand God’s will. Understanding God’s will was not simply for knowledge sake, … Continue reading
Free to Live for Jesus, Part 2
We are focusing on Col 3:1-17 and thinking about what it looks like to live for Jesus. We are dead to sin and alive to Christ and so life can now be lived in a whole new way. Last week, … Continue reading →