Devotional # 156. 9/28/15. Colossians 2:18-23. Intro. Last week we spoke about food and holidays and I asked how did Jesus saving us fit together with food and festivals? Now as we read on we see that last week’s verses (16–17) actually was starting a section where Paul encourages us Christians to not give up … Continue reading Devotional # 156. Colossians 2:18-23
Devotional # 155. Colossians 2:16-17
Devotional # 155. 9/21/15. Colossians 2:16-17. Intro. Last week we talked about being forgiven for all our trespasses (v. 13) and how Jesus “disarmed” Satan and his demons from having final victory (v. 15). Instead it is Jesus who “triumphed over them”. Remembering this is very important since, as always, context is king. We have … Continue reading Devotional # 155. Colossians 2:16-17
Devotional # 154. Colossians 2:11-15
Devotional # 154. 9/14/15. Colossians 2:11-15. Intro. Last week we talked about not settling for cheap deceits but accepting God completing us. We also saw that Jesus has all of the “fullness” of the Godhead (which is all three Persons of God) in Himself. It’s cool to be reassured that Jesus is God but why … Continue reading Devotional # 154. Colossians 2:11-15
Devotional # 153. Colossians 2:8-10
Devotional # 153. 9/17/15. Colossians 2:8-10. Intro. Last week in verses 4-5 we talked about deceivers and false teachers trying to break up the church. And we talked about the three tests to know when someone is a false teacher. Do you remember them? If not they were: 1. Biblical – does what they’re teaching … Continue reading Devotional # 153. Colossians 2:8-10
Devotional # 152. Colossians 2:4-7
Devotional # 152. 8/31/15. Colossians 2:4-7. Intro. Yesterday I gave my final sermon on the book of Romans. I've been going through Romans off and on at my church for 4 ½ years. So it was bittersweet to be finishing up with Romans chapter 16. One of the things that stood out to me was … Continue reading Devotional # 152. Colossians 2:4-7
Devotional # 151. Colossians 2:1-3
Devotional # 151. 8/24/15. Colossians 2:1-3. Intro. Last week we talked about sharing Jesus with others and this week we’re reminded about our growth and maturity and how that affects our ability to have unity with other Christians. v. 1. What does Paul mean when he says, "what a great conflict I have for you"? … Continue reading Devotional # 151. Colossians 2:1-3
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