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In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse and Tony dive into Colossians 4:2–6, unpacking its rich themes of persistent prayer, evangelism, and the importance of gracious communication. They explore Paul's exhortation to the Colossian church, focusing on how prayer, wisdom, and speech are integral to a Christian's life and witness. The conversation emphasizes that prayer is not merely an action but a defining characteristic of the Christian life, reflecting the believer's intimacy with God and reliance on His grace. The hosts examine Paul's request for prayers that his proclamation of the gospel might be clear and effective, noting that clarity is essential in ensuring the message of Christ is understood fully by its hearers. They also discuss the relationship between wise conduct, gracious speech, and the ability to answer others with the truth of the gospel. The importance of integrating faith into everyday interactions is highlighted, particularly when engaging with non-believers in ways that reflect Christ's love and wisdom. The episode also delves into how Christians can faithfully live out their faith in a world of challenges, particularly on platforms like social media, where speech often lacks grace and wisdom. Jesse and Tony remind listeners of the high calling to let their words always be seasoned with salt, ensuring that every interaction serves as an opportunity to glorify God and share the gospel. Key Points: Persistent Prayer as a Lifeline: Christians are called to devote themselves to prayer, not just as an occasional act but as a continuous lifestyle that reflects intimacy with God. Clarity in Gospel Proclamation: Paul's request for prayer highlights the importance of presenting the gospel clearly and cogently, ensuring its full understanding by hearers. Gracious Speech and Wise Conduct: Walking in wisdom and letting speech be gracious and seasoned with salt are essential for effective evangelism and maintaining a Christian witness. Faith in Everyday Interactions: Integrating faith into daily life involves speaking and acting in ways that reflect Christ's love and wisdom, especially in challenging environments like social media. Questions for Reflection: How does your prayer life reflect your relationship with God, and in what ways can it become more consistent and intentional? In what areas of your life can you work to make your speech more gracious and seasoned with salt? How can you integrate faith into your daily interactions with non-believers in a way that reflects Christ's love and wisdom? Are there specific people or ministries you can commit to praying for, as Paul asks the Colossians to pray for him?

Send us a textThe Power of Intercessory PrayerMay 4, 2025  •  Eric StillmanIn the second sermon in the "Jesus is Lord" sermon series, we look at Colossians 1:9-14 and Paul's prayer for the Colossian church and what we learn about the power of intercessory prayer.

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 2 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. The Book of Colossians, written by the Apostle Paul, addresses the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ in all things, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith. Paul warns against false teachings and emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the transformative power of the gospel. He encourages the Colossian church to seek spiritual maturity by setting their minds on things above and embodying Christ-like virtues in their daily lives. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a textThe Gospel Of ColossiansApr 27, 2025  •  Eric StillmanIn the first sermon in the "Jesus is Lord" sermon series, we look at Colossians 1:1-8 and Paul's greeting and thanksgiving for the Colossian church and what we learn about the gospel and the evidence of salvation.

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 1 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. The Book of Colossians, written by the Apostle Paul, addresses the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ in all things, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith. Paul warns against false teachings and emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the transformative power of the gospel. He encourages the Colossian church to seek spiritual maturity by setting their minds on things above and embodying Christ-like virtues in their daily lives. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

Paul exhorts the Colossian believers to walk in Christ in the same way that they received Him in order to avoid falling into believing doctrinal errors.

APR. 15, 2025Become willing to change."You will grow as you learn to know God better and better." Col 1:10 NLTTo grow, you must dedicate yourself to the process. Whether it's in your career, your marriage, your ministry, or your walk with God, once you dedicate yourself to growth and development and a lifestyle of planned improvement, it becomes normal to you.  And you realize when you're not making progress. Something is missing! It's been reputed that the Polish American classical pianist Arthur Rubinstein refused to listen to recordings of his playing. Even only a few months afterward, he was unhappy with what he heard. Why? Because he had changed and improved-but his recordings had not. Stop and think about the non-negotiables in your life. What are you willing to live and die for?Write down what you want to hold on to at any cost, and fully explain why. After you have done that, everything else should be open to change. Here is how Paul prayed for the Christians in the Colossian church: "We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and...spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light" (vv. 9-12 NLT).Become willing to change To grow, you must dedicate yourself to the process.Share This DevotionalSend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Do we give God the Father enough credit for spiritual success in our lives and the lives of others? In Colossians 1:3-8, the Apostle Paul writes about giving thanks to God the Father for the spiritual fruit reported among the Colossian believers.Main Passages: Colossians 1:3-8; John 13:34-35; Isaiah 55:10-11East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 19th, 2025

Join us as we gather for our Sunday Service. Today we hear from Michael Presley as he continues the series "Paul's letter to the Colossian's"; finalizing in Chapter 4. We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov... Facebook: www.facebook.com/JunctionCove... To support Junction Church, click here: pushpay.com/g/junctioncov

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Join us as we gather for our Sunday Service. Today we hear from Michael Presley as he continues the series "Paul's letter to the Colossian's"; beginning our journey through Chapter 3. We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov... Facebook: www.facebook.com/JunctionCove... To support Junction Church, click here: pushpay.com/g/junctioncov

Join us as we gather for our Sunday Service. Today we hear from Michael Presley as he continues the series "Paul's letter to the Colossian's"; finishing our journey through Chapter 3. We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov... Facebook: www.facebook.com/JunctionCove... To support Junction Church, click here: pushpay.com/g/junctioncov

Week 10 | Pillar #4 - DiscipleshipConcluding our series by circling back again on discipleship, we look this week at Colossians 1. In this letter written from prison, the apostle Paul addresses false teachings that have emerged within the Colossian church – false teaching who are swaying many away. In this opening chapter, Paul reminds the Colossians who he is and what he has done for the believers in the region over and over again, before lofting high the glory of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, Paul deeply loves this church, and his passion remains what italways was, namely, to see them strong and mature in Christ – to truly behold him and be renewed!SERIES DESCRIPTION:We live in a culture where what's new is what's best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest.To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked.In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words:And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.He's referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high. What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too.What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord!Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been!Join us as we behold and renew!

We continue in our Colossians series, and we look at verses 3-11, and how Paul intercedes for the Colossian church.

Today Apryl and Christy continue in Colossian 2 where they discuss our purpose. You were created for purpose, and in Christ, you have everything you need to walk boldly in that calling.

In Episode 430 of the Reformed Brotherhood, Tony and Jesse begin their exploration of Paul's letter to the Colossians, focusing on Colossians 1:1–12. This section introduces the key themes of the epistle, including faith, hope, love, and the transformative power of the Gospel. The hosts emphasize that the Gospel is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, both globally and within the lives of believers, demonstrating the sufficiency of Christ in all things. They also discuss the importance of spiritual wisdom and understanding, which enable believers to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. The episode highlights Paul's unique relationship with the Colossian church, which he had not personally visited, and how his prayer for the church reflects his deep concern for their growth in faith. Tony and Jesse explore the central message of Colossians: Christ is sufficient for salvation, sanctification, and the restoration of all things. They unpack how faith, hope, and love are interconnected in the Christian life, focusing on how hope in the inheritance laid up in heaven empowers believers to love others and grow in faith. Listeners are encouraged to trust in the transformative work of the Gospel, which not only redeems individuals but also restores creation. The hosts remind us of the importance of hearing, understanding, and trusting the Gospel, as well as living it out through a life worthy of the Lord. This episode is a rich dive into the theological truths and practical implications of Paul's opening words to the Colossians. Key Points: The Sufficiency of Christ: Paul's letter emphasizes that Christ is sufficient for salvation, sanctification, and the restoration of all things. There is no need for anything beyond Christ to save or transform believers. Faith, Hope, and Love: These virtues are central to the Christian life. Paul highlights the hope laid up in heaven as the foundation for the Colossians' faith and love, which are outward expressions of their relationship with Christ. The Gospel's Power to Bear Fruit: The Gospel is described as constantly bearing fruit and increasing, both in the world and in individual believers. This demonstrates the active, transformative power of God's Word. Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding: Paul prays for the Colossians to be filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding, which enables them to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and to bear fruit in every good work. Questions for Reflection: How does the hope laid up in heaven impact the way you live your daily life? In what ways have you experienced the Gospel bearing fruit and increasing in your own life? How can you grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding to better walk in a manner worthy of the Lord? What does it mean to you that Christ is sufficient for all aspects of salvation and sanctification? How do faith, hope, and love work together in your relationship with God and with others?

The world tries to define you, but in Christ, your true identity is firm and secure. Join Apryl and Christy as they walk through Colossians 1.

Welcome to Day 2556 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – Paul's Lost Letters – I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2556 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2556 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today is the 41st lesson in our segment, Theology Thursday. Utilizing excerpts from a book titled: I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible written by Hebrew Bible scholar and professor the late Dr. Michael S Heiser, we will invest a couple of years going through the entire Bible, exploring short Biblical lessons that you may not have received in Bible classes or Church. The Bible is a wonderful book. Its pages reveal the epic story of God's redemption of humankind and the long, bitter conflict against evil. Yet it's also a book that seems strange to us. While God's Word was written for us, it wasn't written to us. Today's lesson is: “Paul's Lost Letters.” Unless you've been on an extended vacation from popular culture over the last couple of years, you know there's been a lot of recent discussion about how we got the New Testament. Dan Brown's blockbuster novel The Da Vinci Code based its conspiratorial plot in part on the notion that other gospels had been eradicated by spiteful church authorities and an emperor openly partial to orthodoxy. The success of the novel prompted many churchgoers to ask whether or not all the books that should be included in the New Testament actually were. To be sure, Dan Brown took a lot of liberties with facts in his story. But what if we're not dealing with fiction? The New Testament itself tells us that there were books written by apostles that didn't make it into in the Bible. Surprised? Let's take a look. 1 Corinthians 5:9 In 1 Corinthians, Paul himself mentions an earlier letter he wrote to this same church: “I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people” (1 Cor 5:9). While some interpreters have argued that Paul was referring to the letter he was currently writing (1 Corinthians), most acknowledge that this explanation is weak. Taken at face value, 1 Corinthians 5:9 tells us that Paul had written to this church before—but that letter has not survived and thus is not part of the New Testament. Colossians 4:16 In Paul's letter to the church at Collosae, he says, “And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea” (Col 4:16). What was this letter from Laodicea? What happened to it? The phrase “letter from Laodicea” is a literal translation of the Greek and suggests that the letter came from Laodicea. This is a bit misleading, though. The phrase does not necessarily mean that this letter was written by someone in Laodicea to Paul or to the Colossians. Colossians 4:16 tells us that letters to churches were circulated, and so it may be that this Laodicean letter was written by Paul and sent to the Christians at Colossae—like the Colossian letter was to be sent to the believers in Laodicea. Some scholars have speculated that this letter isn't actually missing. The region of Laodicea was also identified with the city of Ephesus, indicating that the letter from Laodicea may actually be the epistle to the...

Welcome to In the Word with Malcolm Webber! In his letter to the Colossians, Paul highlights the divine Person and redemptive work of Christ, against the backdrop of a particular heresy that threatens the church at Colossae.The Colossian heresy blended Christianity together with Jewish legalism, Greek philosophic speculation, and Oriental mysticism. This joining of religions together in exotic hybrids is happening today in both Eastern and Western countries with the increasing “globalization” of religion. Paul's corrections are vitally pertinent to us today. In the Word with Malcolm Webber is a weekly podcast featuring selected teachings from Dr. Webber's over 40 years of ministry. Find more teachings, along with books, courses, tools, and other resources from Dr. Webber at our website.Related Resources from LeaderSource* Book: The Preeminence and All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ* Audio Teaching: What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ?* For More Teaching on Common Errors: Malcolm's Musings * Email Course: Who Jesus Christ IsCheck out more messages from Malcolm: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leadersource.substack.com

Week 2 | Our Purpose Within the broader context of these two verses, Paul calls the Colossian believers to a holy life, consistent with their new identity in Jesus. They have been chosen by God and now stand before him as his beloved holy ones, and so they are to live up to what they are in Christ. Consistent with this, the Word of God plays an active role in our walk with Jesus, and ultimately our efforts to glorify God in all that we do. SERIES DESCRIPTION: We live in a culture where what's new is what's best. We like the updates, we like the shiny, we like the brand new. We like the smell of the new car, the peel of the wrapper off the package, of knowing that what we have is the latest and the greatest. To be sure we love the new, but what if the old was actually always the best. For that matter what if the old is actually only what renews, revives, and refreshes. That to be renewed requires going back to what has always worked. In second Corinthians chapter 3 the apostle Paul says these very important words: And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. He's referencing Moses. Moses, who stood on the mountain top and talked directly to God. Moses, whose face shone when he came down and back to his people. Moses, whose life was never the same after he had met with the Lord on high. What if the pathway for our transformation, lay in the same direction. What if what has always worked works for us too. What if our renewal as a church lay in our beholding the Lord! Join us for a series where, as a church, we seek fix our eyes upon the Lord, and we seek to behold his glory and hearing from him directly what the priorities of our church should be. But get ready, because these priorities are nothing new, but they are every bit as transformative as they have always been! Join us as we behold and renew!

Listen in as Pastor Matthew O'Mealey brings us a word from Paul's letter to the Colossian church about the wonder of Christ and how that affects us.

Welcome to In the Word with Malcolm Webber! In his letter to the Colossians, Paul highlights the divine Person and redemptive work of Christ, against the backdrop of a particular heresy that threatens the church at Colossae.The Colossian heresy blended Christianity together with Jewish legalism, Greek philosophic speculation, and Oriental mysticism. This joining of religions together in exotic hybrids is happening today in both Eastern and Western countries with the increasing “globalization” of religion. Paul's corrections are vitally pertinent to us today. In the Word with Malcolm Webber is a weekly podcast featuring selected teachings from Dr. Webber's over 40 years of ministry. Find more teachings, along with books, courses, tools, and other resources from Dr. Webber at our website.Related Resources from LeaderSource* Book: The Preeminence and All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ* Audio Teaching: What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ?* For More Teaching on Common Errors: Malcolm's Musings * Email Course: Who Jesus Christ IsCheck out more messages from Malcolm: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leadersource.substack.com

Worthy of the Gospel | Week 2 | Kathy Harrelson--Jesus is preeminent in creation and reconciliation. His supremacy and sufficiency are foundational for both the Colossian church and the church today.--Outline

Welcome to a new season of In the Word with Malcolm Webber! This year we're starting off with Malcolm's exposition of Paul's letter to the Colossians. In this letter, Paul highlights the divine Person and redemptive work of Christ, against the backdrop of a particular heresy that threatens the church at Colossae.The Colossian heresy blended Christianity together with Jewish legalism, Greek philosophic speculation, and Oriental mysticism. This joining of religions together in exotic hybrids is happening today in both Eastern and Western countries with the increasing “globalization” of religion. Paul's corrections are vitally pertinent to us today. In the Word with Malcolm Webber is a weekly podcast featuring selected teachings from Dr. Webber's over 40 years of ministry. Find more teachings, along with books, courses, tools, and other resources from Dr. Webber at our website.Related Resources from LeaderSource* Book: The Preeminence and All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ* Audio Teaching: What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ?* For More Teaching on Common Errors: Malcolm's Musings * Email Course: Who Jesus Christ IsCheck out more messages from Malcolm: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leadersource.substack.com

Midweek Podcast: Colossian text and context Kyle Peart w/Tyler Hurst and Jim Roden January 8, 2025 Journey Church Tucson See more at: https://www.journeyefc.org/

This week Pastor Mike looks at one of Paul's prayers for the Colossian church showing how it demonstrates what growth looks like in the Christian life, that we are to be filled by knowledge of his will, and strengthened by his power for patient endurance.

January 5, 2025We begin our study of the book of Colossians with Paul and Timothy's thanksgiving prayer for the Colossian church. While imprisoned in Rome, Paul received a good report about how the Colossians were growing in faith and bearing fruit for the name of Christ. He highlights two enduring legacies of their hope, rooted in the gospel. These legacies of the Colossians remain relevant today, providing a powerful example of the kind of legacy we should strive to leave—one that God can use to strengthen and build up future generations.Colossians 1:1-8

This is a recording of a sermon I preached on Sunday, November 17, 2024. It is a part of our sermon series on the ‘Fruits of the Spirit' in Galatians 5:22-23. In this sermon, I talk about patience. I admit that I struggle to be patient, explaining why we live in a low patience society and how that affects the relationships we have with other people. I then explain how our patience is modeled after God's patience. I explore the patience of God in 2 Peter 3, showing that God is patient with us because he wants all to repent. We then look at our own patience in Colossian 3, where Paul explains that patience means we must be forgiving to others as God forgives us. I then give some concluding thoughts on how we can better develop patience, and end with James 1:19-20.  The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and Youtube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the shows profile! Thanks!  

In this sermon, Karl Ihfe delves into Paul's prayer for the Colossian church, found in Colossians 1:9-14. He sets the context by explaining the challenges faced by the Colossians, including the pervasive influence of Rome and the temptation of syncretism. Karl emphasizes the power of prayer, noting how Paul, despite being imprisoned, could still impact the church through his prayers and letters. The core of the message focuses on Paul's specific prayer for the Colossians, which Karl adopts as his prayer for the church in the coming year. This prayer centers on being filled with the knowledge of God's will through the wisdom and understanding given by the Holy Spirit. The desired outcomes of this spiritual filling include bearing fruit in good works, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with God's power for endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father. Karl stresses that this spiritual filling leads to a transformation in how we live, enabling us to see God at work in the world and respond with gratitude and hope, even in challenging circumstances. He concludes by reminding the congregation that God has already qualified them for His kingdom through Christ's redemptive work. https://bwaychurch.org  

Surrounded by a litany of beliefs about the world, the Colossian believers needed a clear understanding of God's Word. So, the apostle Paul provided it by writing an epistle filled with doctrine for them. Over the last two weeks, we've studied how Paul taught about the supremacy of Jesus Christ and the danger of false teaching. This week, in part ... Read More The post The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 3 | November 30, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Send us a textToday, we look at a very sobering passage, and we camp out here for the whole study. Paul told the Colossian church to beware, which we should see as a strong warning, so what was he warning them of? He feared that some man might spoil them through philosophy and vain deceit. He pointed to the root cause as the tradition of men, and after the rudiments of the world. Paul went as far as to say that these things could pull them away from Christ. In our Q&A segment, we respond to this question: I have been in church my whole life, and I have seen a trend in recent years of many churches that are doing away with testimony services… how do you feel about this? We truly feel this episode is a must, so please listen to it today! 

Colossians 4:7-18 | Andrew Murch | Sitting on the floor of a Roman prison and bound in chains, Paul concludes the dictation of his letter to the church in Colossae. In his usual format, Paul closes the letter by extending his greetings to the complex network of leaders connected with his churches across the Roman world. After all that Paul has written to the Colossian church, this is what he wants to leave them with. Also, this means that after all that the Holy Spirit has inspired Paul to write to His people, this is what He wants to leave His people, us, with. It's easy to neglect these greetings and skim through them, but they matter just as much as every other word of Scripture - let's see why!

Colossians 4:7-18 | Ben Potloff | Sitting on the floor of a Roman prison and bound in chains, Paul concludes the dictation of his letter to the church in Colossae. In his usual format, Paul closes the letter by extending his greetings to the complex network of leaders connected with his churches across the Roman world. After all that Paul has written to the Colossian church, this is what he wants to leave them with. Also, this means that after all that the Holy Spirit has inspired Paul to write to His people, this is what He wants to leave His people, us, with. It's easy to neglect these greetings and skim through them, but they matter just as much as every other word of Scripture - let's see why!MAIN IDEAKingdom work is done together.OUTLINEI. Our call is faithful service (vv. 7-9, 12-13, 17)II. Our comfort is fellow servants (vv. 7-11, 14-15)III. Our connection is in Christ (vv. 7, 12, 16-18)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. What does encouraging other believers' hearts look like to you on a practical level?2. Paul asks the readers to remember his chains. Why is it important for Christians to remember one another in their suffering?3. What does “struggling in prayer” mean to you? Is there anything or anyone that you've been struggling on behalf of in prayer?4. What would it look like for you to fulfill the ministry/work in which you have received in the Lord?5. How can you use your present circumstances to spread the gospel and support your fellow believers, as Paul did from prison?6. How does Paul's message to the early church inform or challenge the way you view participation in your local church?

The apostle Paul's message to the Colossians rings true for Christians even today: Beware of false teaching! Surrounded by a plethora of philosophies amidst a pagan world, the Colossian believers were susceptible to being led away from the pure truths of God's Word and the authority Jesus Christ deserved in their lives. In part 2 of our series on the ... Read More The post The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 2 | November 23, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Welcome to Day 2504 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2504 – A Final Farewell – Daily Wisdom – Colossians 4:7-18 Putnam Church Message – 11/10/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Leader – A Friendly Farewell Colossians 4:7-18 Last week, we explored The Big Deal About “Little” Things and how important our vertical and horizontal communications are: our talk and our walk reflect our new life in Christ. This week, we will finish Paul's letter to the Colossians chapter 4:7-18 in a message titled ‘A Friendly Farewell.' It is on page 1835 of your Pew Bibles, but I will read it from the NLT  7 Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord's work. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. 9 I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will tell you everything that's happening here. 10 Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas's cousin.| As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. 11 Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been! 12 Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God. 13 I can assure you that he prays hard for you and also for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved doctor, sends his greetings, and so does Demas. 15 Please give my greetings to our brothers and sisters[b] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house. 16 After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them. 17 And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” 18 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. Remember my chains. May God's grace be with you. The great poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote a poem, “Friendship is a sheltering tree.” How right he was. Think about it. Friends reach out to us and offer us refuge like the branches of a tree. They give us shade, shelter, provision, and protection. They invite us to a familiar place of refreshment, retreat, and repose. In particular, true friends provide three vital...

Send us a textToday, we traverse through some really amazing things. Paul was concerned that the Colossian believers might be beguiled because he was absent in the flesh. He told them that he was with them in spirit, and he was thrilled for their steadfast faith. He encouraged them to continue walking in Christ, being rooted, built up in Him, and established in the faith. He wanted them to abound with thanksgiving as well. In our Q&A segment, we were asked a thought-provoking question: A few weeks ago, we turned our clocks back to the original time, and this makes we wonder: Is it a sin for man to change the time, when God created it?We have a very lively discussion about these things, and several more, but don't waste any more time, go ahead and listen in! 

Bible Study Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Col 3:18-4:1, Matt 20:20-28. Sermon Series: Colossians Week 10: The Spiritual Uniform of Christian Virtue Week 9: Put to Death These Things Week 8: Raised with Christ Week 7: Self-Made Religion Week 6: Filled Full in Him Week 5: Gospel Servants Week 4: A Place to Stand Week 3: Christ at the Center Sermon Notes  “it is in the closest and most familiar relationships of daily living that the reality of one's Christian profession will normally be manifest, if at all.” - F.F. Bruce Paul's basic teaching to ancient households (those who know us best!) is to make Jesus the reference point in every relationship. Practically this means that in every relational encounter, we ask this question: "Lord Jesus, how do I relate to this person, in this moment, in a way that pleases you?" Paul also gives some specific instructions for various kinds of relationships: "Wives, honor and respect your husbands" "Husbands, love your wife with gentleness" "Children, love your parents through freely chosen obedience" "Parents, pursue patient relational investment" "Employees, work hard... for Jesus" "Employers/managers, you are accountable to the Lord" Sermon Application Discussion Questions: Read 1 John 4:20. How does this relate to the quote by F.F. Bruce above? Why is the marriage between two Christians not automatically a Christ-centered marriage? Practically, what might it look like to put Christ at the center of a marriage? Discuss this quote in light of Colossians 3:22-25 - "The only Christian work is good work well done. Let the Church see to it that the workers are Christian people and do their work well, as to God: then all the work will be Christian work, whether it is church embroidery, or sewage farming." (Dorothy Sayers, Why Work) In a relationship, if you feel like you're the only one "seeking to make Jesus the reference point" what might you do? What resources might you need? Questions? Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Randy Forrester (RForrester@StAndrews.Church).

Welcome to Day 2499 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2499 – The Big Deal About 'Little' Things – Daily Wisdom – Colossians 4:2-6 Putnam Church Message – 11/03/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Leader – The Big Deal About “Little” Things- Colossians 4:2-6 Last week, our focus was having Christ as the center and source of our lives. Today, we move on to the third and final section of the letter to the Colossians. If you remember when we started this series, the theme is: Jesus Christ is sufficient as our Lord, our Life, and our Leader. For baby Christians under attack from false teachers who were rejecting Christ's person and reducing His power, this message was the perfect defense. In the first section of Colossians, Paul underscored the sufficiency of Christ as our Lord (1:1–2:23). In the second section, he highlighted the sufficiency of Christ as our Life (3:1–4:1). Now, in the remainder of the final chapter of this short but formidable book, Paul emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ as our Leader (4:2–18). Paul ended the previous section by pointing out that we all have a “Master in heaven” (4:1). Now, he wraps up this letter by outlining several practical and personal ways that Christ's leadership is to manifest itself in our lives.| Christ directs our paths, navigating us through ministry opportunities and obstacles (4:2–6).| Next week, we will learn that when we serve Him as bond-servants, we must depend on our fellow laborers, acknowledging that we all serve one Leader and have one goal: the widespread proclamation of His message, which is to build God's Kingdom on earth (4:7–18). Only when we depend on Christ as our sufficient Leader will we be able to fulfill this goal. Today's passage is Colossians 4:2-6 on page 1835 of your Pew Bibles. We will explore The Big Deal About “Little” Things. I am reading from the NLT.  2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. 4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. 5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive[a] so that you will have the right response for everyone. In our world of information overload, where tweets, posts, pins, and texts are thrown around like empty disposable wrappers, it's easy to believe that words are unimportant, weak, meaningless, vaporous, and hollow. This notion is completely false! Contrary to the familiar expression, ‘talk is cheap,'| talk is not cheap. Words do matter —especially spiritual words. As we'll see in these five insightful verses from Paul's letter to the Colossians,...

Welcome to Day 2494 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2494 – Wherever, Whatever, Whenever, However...Christ – Daily Wisdom – Colossians 3:15-4:1 Putnam Church Message – 10/27/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Life – Wherever, Whatever, Whenever, However…Christ - Colossians 3:15-4:1 Last week, we learned that guided experience is the best teacher, as our mentor, the Apostle Paul, taught us to take off our old, dirty, stinking habits and put on the new, fresh habits of a new life in Christ. Today's passage is Colossians 3:15-4:1 on page 1835 of your Pew Bibles. Our focus today is having Christ as the center and source of our lives. I am reading from the NLT. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. 16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. 20 Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.[e] 25 But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites. 4:1 Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven. In English, a brief but meaningful expression helps us characterize a person's values, loves, priorities, and passions, telling us what that person is all about. If a person dearly loves music, we say, “Music is his life.” If someone finds fulfillment in training and motivating athletes, we say, “Coaching is her life.” For a woman whose work means everything to her, who finds great joy in her career, we might say, “Her job is her life.” Of a prolific author who cranks out one book after another, we might say, “Writing is his life.” Since I enjoy almost everything I do, I would say that life is my life! This idiom is clearly a hyperbole—an exaggerated claim not intended to be taken...

Welcome to Day 2489 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2489 – Spot-On Advice From a Seasoned Mentor – Daily Wisdom - Colossians 3:1-14 Putnam Church Message – 10/20/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Life – Spot-On Advice From a Seasoned Mentor - Colossians 3:1-14 Last week, we continued in the letter of Colossians and learned we can live forgiven and forever free. The overarching theme of Paul's letter to the Colossians is that Jesus Christ is sufficient as our Lord, our Life, and our Leader. In chapters 1 and 2, Paul developed the principle that Jesus Christ is sufficient as our Lord. In the second major section (3:1–4:1), Paul emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ as our Life. Today's passage is Colossians 3:1-14 on page 1834 of your Pew Bibles. We will gain spiritual insight from our seasoned mentor, Paul. I am reading from the NLT. 1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 And when Christ, who is your[a] life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. 5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don't be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming.[b] 7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 9 Don't lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. 11 In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile,[c] circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized,[d] slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you....

What do you know about the Bible book of Colossians? This brief, 4 chapter epistle contains some of the most beautiful descriptions about Jesus and His preeminent or all-sufficient nature. It also gives practical teaching to church leaders, family members, and Christians who desire to walk closer with Jesus. What were the Colossians struggling with? Why was the apostle Paul concerned for their faith? What can we glean from a study in this short Bible book? All these and more answered in a series on the New Testament letter to the Colossian church.

Paul wanted to help the Colossian believers guard the simple faith and sufficiency they had found in Christ. With all the conflicting voices on social media and in our world, there is pressure to explore false ideas and confusing pastimes that pull us away. In this podcast, Sue urges us to root our hope in Christ and be firmly planted in the gospel.  To join a Harvest women's small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women's ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Day 2484 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2484 – Living Forgiven and Forever Free – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 10/13/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Lord – Living Forgiven…and Forever Free - Colossians 2:11-23 Last week, we continued in the letter of Colossians and learned of Paul's heart and his love for the early church. Today's passage is Colossians 2:11-23 on page 1833 of your Pew Bibles. We will learn how we can live forgiven and forever free. I am reading from the NLT. 11 When you came to Christ, you were “circumcised,” but not by a physical procedure. Christ performed a spiritual circumcision—the cutting away of your sinful nature.[c] 12 For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead. 13 You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed[d] the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. 16 So don't let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules are only shadows of the reality yet to come. And Christ himself is that reality. 18 Don't let anyone condemn you by insisting on pious self-denial or the worship of angels,[e] saying they have had visions about these things. Their sinful minds have made them proud, 19 and they are not connected to Christ, the head of the body. For he holds the whole body together with its joints and ligaments, and it grows as God nourishes it. 20 You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as, 21 “Don't handle! Don't taste! Don't touch!”? 22 Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. 23 These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person's evil desires. Strange as it may sound, one of life's most challenging aspects is learning how to live our lives. Far too many Christians are merely proceeding from one day to the next. They don't know how to truly...

Send us a textToday, we talk about some more amazing things that Paul told the Colossian believers! He proclaims that Jesus made peace through the blood of His cross, and reconciled all things to Himself. We who were alienated from God, and were His enemies, have now been reconciled to God through the death of Christ. Because of this, we are now unblameable and unrebukable in His sight. In our Q&A segment we were asked an interesting question: With the election coming up, I am not comfortable voting for either candidate, because they are both ungodly in my opinion… is it wrong for me to vote this time? We talk about all of this and much more… we feel you will miss out on a lot unless you listen to this episode, so go ahead! 

As the “voice of the Denver Nuggets,” team chaplain Kyle Speller is most known for his rip-roaring, public address announcing during the championship basketball club’s games. “Let’s go!” he thunders into the mic, and thousands of onsite NBA fans, as well as millions more watching or listening to the action, react to the voice that earned Speller nomination as the 2022 All-Star Game PA Announcer. “I know how to feel the crowd and kind of set that home court atmosphere,” he says. Still, every word of his voice artistry—featured also in TV and radio commercials—is to glorify God. His work, Speller adds, is “just doing everything for an audience of One.” The apostle Paul stressed a similar ethic to the Colossian church, whose members let doubts about Christ’s divinity and sovereignty seep into even their practical lives. Instead, wrote Paul, in “whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17). Paul added, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (v. 23). For Kyle Speller, that includes his role as a chaplain, of which he says, “That’s kind of my purpose here . . . and the announcing is the icing on the cake.” Our own work for God can be just as sweet for our audience of One.

Welcome to Day 2479 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2479 – Counsel From a Concerned Apostle – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 10/06/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Lord – Counsel From a Concerned Apostle - Colossians 2:1-10 Last week, we continued in the letter of Colossians and dove into what authentic Christian Ministry really is. Today's passage is Colossians 2:1-10 on page 1833 of your Pew Bibles. We will investigate the heart of Paul and his love for the early church. I am reading from the NLT. 1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God's mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. 3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.4 I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. 5 For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong. 6 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.8 Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers[a] of this world, rather than from Christ. 9 For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.[b] 10 So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. There is a period of time during most young Christians' lives when we go through an unhealthy phase of spiritual independence. We think that we don't need anybody but God or anything but the Bible. We know Christ. We have the Holy Spirit. We begin to read God's Word. We engage in daily study of Scripture. For many of us, our parents had played their part in raising us and sending us on a wholesome spiritual trajectory. Our spouse or other family member was there to provide encouragement and companionship. We plow forward with a go-it-alone attitude and a pioneering spirit. It's the way of Western culture, especially in America. This thinking is not Biblical. As we grow spiritually through the years, one of the greatest things we learn is that we need others. Not occasionally, but continually. And not just our families and close friends. We need all our brothers and sisters in Christ, in our local churches, and in the universal body of Christ. This is one of the most challenging truths to convince believers of. We talk about accepting Christ as our “personal Savior” and

Joey is my brotha from another motha. He also has a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University, is the Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary, and is the author of several scholarly books and peer reviewed articles. His latest book is excellent: Conquerers Not Captives: Reframing Romans 7 for the Christian Life. In this conversation, we go all over the place. If you like New Testament scholarly stuff, especially the Jewish and Greco-Roman context of the NT, you'll enjoy our nerdy banter. Oh, and we do talk quite a bit about Colossians in the last half of the episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 2474 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2474 – A Precise Explanation of Ministry – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 09/29/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Lord – A Precise Explanation of Ministry Colossians 1:24-29 Last week, we continued in the letter of Colossians, explored the great Christ Hymn, and studied the six realms in which Christ is supreme. Today's passage is Colossians 1:24-29, on page 1832 of your Pew Bibles. We are going to dive into what Christian Ministry really is. I am reading from the NLT. 24 I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church. 25 God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you. 26 This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God's people. 27 For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. 28 So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect[g] in their relationship to Christ. 29 That's why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ's mighty power that works within me. (Show large knife) If used occasionally, a knife remains sharp and continues to cut with precision. However, when we use a knife regularly, it begins to lose its edge. Words are like that. Certain words are used so frequently that they begin to lose their edge. Their real meanings become blunted by clichés, dulled by familiarity, and rendered ineffective by diminished precision. This is especially true of the word ministry, a word that is tossed around in churches and other Christian contexts. Because of its overuse, the term now conveys a wide variety of meanings, many of which have little, if anything, to do with actual ministry. The same could be said of those who serve as “ministers.” What exactly does it mean to be a “minister”? And what is involved in having a “ministry” in the lives of others? Interestingly, when we think about ministry, we're often better at pointing out what it's not supposed to be | than explaining what it should be. For example, we know it's not supposed to be a commercial enterprise that involves the sale of goods and services. We know it's not supposed to be an entertainment industry that sells tickets to an eager audience, hoping to get great reviews and boost ratings. And we know it's not supposed to be an educational institution that charges tuition, offers degrees, or provides on-the-job training to further a person's career. A ministry should not be a country club, a manufacturing plant, or a war room. We know that much. But how do we define an authentic, healthy ministry? Paul understood his role as God's servant. He was first and foremost under the authority of the Lord, to whom he had to give an account....

Welcome to Day 2469 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2469 – Crowning Christ as Lord of All – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 09/22/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Lord – Crowning Christ as Lord of All Colossians 1:15-23 Last week, we began the letter of Colossians and ended the first 14 verses encouraging us to pray for three specific items that all believers need. Pray for knowledge, Pray for God-honoring lives, and Pray for strength. Today's passage is Colossians 1:15-23, on page 1832 of your Pew Bibles. This section is titled Christ is Supreme. I am reading from the NLT. 15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,[e] 16 for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. 17 He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together. 18 Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead.[f] So he is first in everything. 19 For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, 20 and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ's blood on the cross. 21 This includes you who were once far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions. 22 Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault. 23 But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don't drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good News has been preached all over the world, and I, Paul, have been appointed as God's servant to proclaim it. The hymn that comes to mind with this passage is also our closing hymn today. “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name.” It is referred to as the “Diadem” or  “National Anthem of Christendom.” All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all! The writing of such God-exalting hymns has gone on for millennia. Throughout the Old Testament, we find songs composed to praise and thank the Lord for His marvelous works. The book of Psalms is an entire inspired collection of ancient hymns that many churches still set to music and sing in worship...

Welcome to Day 2464 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2464 – Praying for Knowledge of the Truth – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 09/15/2024 Jesus Christ, Our Lord – Praying for Knowledge of the Truth Colossians 1:1-14 Last week, we finished the letter of 2 Peter with Four Strong Commands, which were: Be diligent (3:14), Be confident (3:15-16), Be on guard (3:17), Be fruitful (3:18). Today's passage is Colossians 1:1-14, on page 1831 of your Pew Bibles. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To God's holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters[a] in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.[b] 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God's people— 5 the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel 6 that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God's grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant,[c] who is a faithful minister of Christ on our[d] behalf, 8 and who also told us of your love in the Spirit. 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[e] 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[