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Today, Mike looks at the longest and shortest sentences in the Bible. He also discusses the history of chapter and verse markings, which were not in the original manuscripts and were introduced over 1200 years after the birth of Jesus. Colossians Chapter 1 -- We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints– the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God's grace in all its truth. You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, and who also told us of your love in the Spirit. For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. 1For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 1For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
This message is by Bill Parker and taken from Colossians 3:12-14. Colossians Chapter 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
This message is by Bill Parker and taken from Colossians 3:12-14. Colossians Chapter 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Put to death earthly sins
When we start the second article of the Apostles' Creed with I believe in Jesus Christ, what does that mean? Luther tells us that this means that we believe that Jesus is true God, begotten of the Father in eternity and also a true human being, born of a virgin Mary, is our lord. The faith claim is that Jesus was God's son, born out of miracle. Although we may be ‘distracted' by the questions surrounding virgin birth, we should also focus on the belief that Jesus is Lord. Today's message comes from Pastor Sarah. Our Gospel lesson is from Luke, Chapter 1, verses 26 - 35, and our New Testament Lesson comes from Colossians Chapter 1, verses 15 - 19a. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette provides a restated creed: I believe in God the Father, the Almighty God above, Maker of the earth and heaven which were formed in God's great love. And in Jesus, loving Jesus, God's own Son, who makes us new. This the creed of generations, is the faith for our church too. Jesus by God's Holy Spirit was so wondrously conceived, Born unto the Virgin Mary, who your promises believed. Jesus suffering under Pilate, on a cross was crucified. Soldiers mocked hi, friends denied him; he hung there until he died. So it was, our Lord was buried, in a borrowed tomb he lay. To the dead he then descended, where was joy on earth that day? There's more to God's great story: In three days he rose again. He ascended into heaven and he sits at God's right hand. I believe what God has promised: Christ will come as he has said. He will judge the nations' peoples, both the living and the dead. I believe God's Holy Spirit makes the church one family. We're surrounded by God's people, saints who in our Lord believe. I believe that God forgives us for the times we turn away, And that God will raise our bodies on that resurrection day. We rejoice that we'll live forever, singing praise to God's great name. This the creed of generations is the faith that we proclaim.
Colossians 3:8-11 I want to ask you to turn your Bibles to Colossians Chapter 3. We are looking at another vice list this morning, and we're taking another important step in sanctification. Colossians Chapter 3, the section we're in is Colossians 3:5 through 11, and last week we saw in Colossians 3:5 what sins we need to put to death, what sins we need to mortify and then verses 6 and 7 gave several reasons why we're eager to target
Colossians 3:1-4 Well, please turn your Bibles to Colossians Chapter 3. Paul is turning a corner, here, and preparing us for some practical application. So we're going to get into some very practical things in the weeks to come in Colossians 3 and following. But he's turning a corner. This is a hinge point in the letter. And in Colossians 2, the section we just finished, Paul, as you know, was confronting the false teachers that were troubling the Colossian
Welcome to Episode 280 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 4 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Gurkha Ghost Gold Exorcist 6x60.Charles Spurgeon Study Bible: https://csbspurgeonstudybible.csbible.com/Gurkha Ghost Gold Exorcist 6x60: https://gurkhacigars.com/product/ghost-gold/Listen and subscribe at: https://www.theburningbushpodcast.comYouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xuUIvnTwNsmlHN2fxlidI6Zhgt-GPB7&si=t0IqlNyWtCYOiSwHRumble: https://rumble.com/user/SteveMcHenryEmail: steve@theburningbushpodcast.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTCash App - http://cash.app/$StevenJMcHenryVenmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/Steve-McHenry-3Paypal - http://paypal.me/SteveMcHenrySend me a MessageTreats-N-Truth MinistryHelping those in need through the love & grace of God.Groundworks MinistriesPromoting the "chapter-a-day" reading of God's Word.The Burning Bush Merchandise StoreGet your Burning Bush Podcast swag here!Logos Bible SoftwareA digital library and Bible study platform for in-depth study, sermon prep, and academic research.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Welcome to Episode 280 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 4 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Gurkha Ghost Gold Exorcist 6x60.Listen and subscribe here.Download episode here.
Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation
On Colossians Chapter 2 - English and Spanish. Colossians chapter 2 is often mentioned as a reason for Christian rejection of Shabbat. But was that really the Apostle's Paul intention in this passage? Join us for an eye-opening analysis of this chapter! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted October 24, 2020
Welcome to Episode 279 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 3 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut Toro 6x52.Charles Spurgeon Study Bible: https://csbspurgeonstudybible.csbible.com/Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut Toro 6x52: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/rocky-patel-the-edge-connecticut-cigars/1411022/Listen and subscribe at: https://www.theburningbushpodcast.comYouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xuUIvnTwNsmlHN2fxlidI6Zhgt-GPB7&si=t0IqlNyWtCYOiSwHRumble: https://rumble.com/user/SteveMcHenryEmail: steve@theburningbushpodcast.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTCash App - http://cash.app/$StevenJMcHenryVenmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/Steve-McHenry-3Paypal - http://paypal.me/SteveMcHenrySend me a MessageTreats-N-Truth MinistryHelping those in need through the love & grace of God.Groundworks MinistriesPromoting the "chapter-a-day" reading of God's Word.The Burning Bush Merchandise StoreGet your Burning Bush Podcast swag here!Logos Bible SoftwareA digital library and Bible study platform for in-depth study, sermon prep, and academic research.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Welcome to Episode 279 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 3 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Rocky Patel The Edge Connecticut Toro 6x52.Listen and subscribe here.Download episode here.
Welcome to Episode 278 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 2 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the La Palina White Label Toro 6x52.Charles Spurgeon Study Bible: https://csbspurgeonstudybible.csbible.com/La Palina White Label Toro 6x52: https://lapalinacigars.com/product-list#cbp=ajax-work/project13.htmlListen and subscribe at: https://www.theburningbushpodcast.comYouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xuUIvnTwNsmlHN2fxlidI6Zhgt-GPB7&si=t0IqlNyWtCYOiSwHRumble: https://rumble.com/user/SteveMcHenryEmail: steve@theburningbushpodcast.comSUPPORT THE SHOW & OUR PARTNERSCash App - http://cash.app/$StevenJMcHenryVenmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/Steve-McHenry-3Paypal - http://paypal.me/SteveMcHenrySend me a MessageTreats-N-Truth MinistryHelping those in need through the love & grace of God.Groundworks MinistriesPromoting the "chapter-a-day" reading of God's Word.The Burning Bush Merchandise StoreGet your Burning Bush Podcast swag here!Logos Bible SoftwareA digital library and Bible study platform for in-depth study, sermon prep, and academic research.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Welcome to Episode 278 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 2 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the La Palina White Label Toro 6x52.Listen and subscribe here.Download episode here.
Welcome to Episode 277 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 1 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Gurkha 35th Anniversary Toro 6x54.Charles Spurgeon Study Bible: https://csbspurgeonstudybible.csbible.com/Gurkha 35th Anniversary Toro 6x54: https://www.smokeinn.com/Gurkha-35th-Anniversary/Listen and subscribe at: https://www.theburningbushpodcast.comYouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xuUIvnTwNsmlHN2fxlidI6Zhgt-GPB7&si=t0IqlNyWtCYOiSwHRumble: https://rumble.com/user/SteveMcHenryEmail: steve@theburningbushpodcast.comSUPPORT THE SHOW & OUR PARTNERSCash App - http://cash.app/$StevenJMcHenryVenmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/Steve-McHenry-3Paypal - http://paypal.me/SteveMcHenry#TheBurningBush #Podcast #Scripture #Theology #Jesus #Bible #Christian #GroundworksMinistries #Cigars #BOTL #SOTL #HolySmoke #TreatsNTruth #LogosBibleSoftware #CharlesSpurgeon #SpurgeonStyle #GurkhaCigar #GurkhaNationSend me a MessageGroundworks MinistriesPromoting the "chapter-a-day" reading of God's Word.Treats-N-Truth MinistryHelping those in need through the love & grace of God.The Burning Bush Merchandise StoreGet your Burning Bush Podcast swag here!Logos Bible SoftwareA digital library and Bible study platform for in-depth study, sermon prep, and academic research.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Welcome to Episode 277 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of Colossians Chapter 1 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the Gurkha 35th Anniversary Toro 6x54.Listen and subscribe here.Download episode here.
A study of Colossians Chapter 2 by Dr. Darrell Tate.
BOOK OF COLOSSIANS CHAPTER 1 The Chronological New Testament
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 4. Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 3. Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 2. Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
Colossians was the first book translated by J.B. Phillips. C.S. Lewis, after being sent a copy of his original translation of Colossians wrote a letter back saying, "thank you a hundred times... it was like seeing a familiar picture after it's been cleaned". Chapter 1. Read by Peter Croft, youngest grandson of the late J.B. Phillips.
To God be the glory, forevermore
In Episode 3, Greg and Nathan turn from the soaring doctrine to everyday implications in Colossians chapter 3. Because believers have died and been raised with Christ, Paul calls them to set their minds on things above, to put to death earthly passions and put on the new self that reflects Christ, who is all and in all. What does it really mean to “seek the things that are above” (Colossians 3:1–2)? How do Christians understand having “died” and being “hidden with Christ in God”? And how does sanctification differ from mere moralism or self-help spirituality? Greg and Nathan explore the grace-driven effort of sanctification, the lifelong “put off / put on” pattern of the Christian life, and how union with Christ transforms everything — from private thought life to public relationships. Paul's vision is not abstract theology; it reshapes marriage, parenting, work, and the unity of the church. This episode invites you to see sanctification not as self-improvement, but as Spirit-empowered transformation flowing from union with the risen Lord.
In Episode 2, hosts Greg and Nathan dive into Colossians 2. Paul delivers a powerful reminder: Christ is enough. As false philosophies, legalism, and mystical ideas threaten to pull believers off course, Paul calls the church back to the sufficiency and supremacy of Jesus. Greg and Nathan unpack what it means to be rooted and built up in Him, complete in Christ, united with Him in death and resurrection, and free from the shadows of the law because the substance has come. This episode explores the danger of empty teaching versus the freedom of the gospel, the reality of our union with Christ, and the cosmic victory Jesus won through the cross. Along the way, the conversation tackles how legalism still sneaks into the modern church, how spiritual discipline differs from bondage, and how Christ's triumph over the powers shapes our confidence and identity today.
Mark closes out Paul's letter to the Colossians with a reflection on chapter 4. We unpack the subtle stories of the names toward the end, consider Paul's final charge, and remember his chains. www.thevineaustin.org Reflection Questions: 1. At the end of Colossians, Paul instructs the church to share the letter with other church communities (4:16). How might that instruction shape the view the early church had of these letters as sacred, even worthy of being a part of the Biblical canon? 2. What stayed with you from the sermon- either as confusing, curious or encouraging? 3. Verse 2 says, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” How might watchfulness and gratitude fuel a devoted life in prayer? 4. Verses 3-4 say, “And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.” What does it mean to proclaim the mystery of Christ? How does one proclaim a mystery with clarity? 5. Verses 5-6 say, “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” What do you notice in this instruction? How might this challenge and encourage The Vine? 6. Paul finishes this letter with the phrase, “Remember my chains.” Why would Paul end with that reminder and image? 7. Paul clearly had a personal mission and challenge to the church - proclaim Jesus in word and deed. What is holding you back from living into that calling and how might you take steps towards a courageous witness?
In Episode 1: “The Supremacy of Christ” (Colossians 1), Greg and Nathan explore how the supremacy of Jesus shapes our theology, our worship, and our daily lives—grounded in the sovereignty of God, the sufficiency of Scripture, and our union with Christ. The conversation centers on Paul's exalted vision of Jesus as Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. From Christ as the image of the invisible God to the hope-filled mystery of “Christ in you,” this episode lays the foundation for the entire letter, showing how the gospel not only saves but sustains and transforms the church. This series invites listeners to behold Christ as preeminent in all things—and to live like He truly is.
Fabs continues with the third chapter of Colossians. www.thevineaustin.org Reflection Questions: 1. When have you had an experience that changed how you saw your life, even though nothing “externally” changed? 2. What are some earthly things your family of origin culture used to measure worth? What are some things you judge your own worth on today? 3. What stayed with you from the sermon- either as confusing, curious or encouraging? 4. Read verses 5-14. What are some old habits or reactions you most want freedom from right now? Or some new behaviors you'd love to embody more? 5. When conflict shows up in your life, which myth do you tend to fall into more easily: “I'm okay, you're not” or “You're okay, I'm not”? How do you see that play out? 6. Paul speaks dignity into people participating in broken systems instead of dehumanizing people within them. What do you find encouraging or challenging about that perspective? 7. What is one small, concrete way you could “set your mind on heavenly things” this week?
The cold can't hold us back! Mark shares a message from Colossians 2:1-10 as we continue in this series. This passage explores the hiddenness of Jesus, the mystery of God and the two-word phrase that is central to the spiritual life. www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Read Colossians 2:1-10. What do you see Paul doing in these verses? 2. How do you experience the hiddenness of God? How is that hiddenness a blessing? 3. Consider verse 6-7. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” How do we continue to live our lives in him? How do we continue to be rooted and built up in him? 4. Reread verse 9. Then, react to that quote from Thomas Merton. “There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God. If I find Him I will find myself and if I find my true self I will find Him.” How is discovering God and self intertwined? 5. What else has stayed with you from this message- either as confusing, encouraging or challenging?
Mark begins our series on the Letter to the Colossians with an overview of Chapter 1. www.thevineaustin.org Colossians 1:15-23 Reflection Questions: 1. What is the smallest town you've lived in? 2. Consider Paul's experience writing letters to churches and how they became Scripture. Does that inspire hope, questions, wonder, or something else? 3. Paul is writing not only to give encouragement to this small church but to warn about gnosticism. How has that heresy found its way into modern Christianity? 4. Read the poem in verses 15-18. What do you see about the nature of Jesus in these verses? 5. Read verses 19-23. What do you notice about the promise of Jesus' reconciliation? 6. Consider the causal nature of the word "if" in verse 23. What is this speaking about? 7. How is your hope quotient? What in this passage can inspire greater hope?
Return to the wonder of Christ in the Christmas story. Join Pastor Heath Harris in Colossians Chapter 1 as we look at the manger in light of the cosmic Christ.
A study of Colossians Chapter 3, by Dr. Darrell Tate.
Colossians Chapter 3 - Pastor Josh Reece - 11.23.25 by Vertical Church
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Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will discuss Colossians - Chapter 2.
Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will discuss Colossians - Chapter 1.