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.
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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. |