In the Greek language, the same word is used and translated “if” and “since”. This means that when you see Paul say something like “if you have…” it can often be viewed as a rhetorical “since you have…”. This section talks about the direct result of being raised with Christ.
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This passage deals with the topic of legalism in the church. Try to answer what that means and how we should respond to it. A good cross reference to look at is Romans 14:5-12.
This passage really speaks to how much Christ did for us on the cross. Meditate on that today in your study.
This section in my Bible is called “Not Philosophy But Christ.” Try to explore today what is meant by this and the warning Paul is giving to the Colossians.
Thank God for the “mystery” revealed to Paul! Because of it everyone who chooses can have access to salvation through Jesus.
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January 2023
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OBSERVATION:
1) What does the text say? 2) What questions do I have about the text? INTERPRETATION: 1) What does the text mean? 2) What does the context reveal? CONCENTRATION: 1) What does the text reveal about God? 2) What does the text reveal about Jesus? APPLICATION: 1) Does this text apply to me? 2) How should this impact the way I live? Points for PrayerADORATION:
Praising God for who He is and what He has done. CONFESSION: Acknowledging and naming our specific sins, and inviting God to help identify areas where we need to grow. THANKSGIVING: Thanking God for what we have and what He has done for us. SUPPLICATION: Asking God for what we desire, recognizing that if it is not His desire the answer will be “no” INTERCESSION: Praying for the people around you, i.e. family, friends, teachers, government leaders, etc. |
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