Series in Colossians

“Children, Obey your Parents; Slaves, obey your Masters” – Colossians 3:20-4:1

All are to submit to each other, putting others first. – Ephesians 5:21

The word, slaves, in verse 20 should be rendered: bond servants, one who
has sold himself into servitude.

Series in Colossians

“The Order and Structure of the Christian Home” – Colossians 3:18-21

Ephesians 5:22-4:6; 1 Peter 3:1-7

Ephesians is the “sister” letter to Colossians.

Series in Colossians

“Do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus” – Colossians 3:17

“The Name of God” – Exodus 34:5-7

A person’s name in Hebrew & Greek culture proclaims the person’s characteristics.

Do everything, whether spoken words or activities, in the name of the Lord Jesus.
The One who proclaimed His name as Yahweh in Exodus 34:5-7 is the Lord Jesus.
Do everything in a way that proclaims who Jesus is; that is, everything is to be
done in obedience to the Lord Jesus.

Colossians 1:15-18, 1:10, 2:6

“What you Believe determines how you Relate” – 2 John

“The chosen lady and her children” refers to a church and its members.

“The Meaning of Conversion” – Genesis 1:2; Isaiah 44:1-5, 35:1-7; Acts 2:17-18

“Who are we to question God’s actions in our lives?” – Job 1:1,8, 38:1-7, 42:1-3

Series in Colossians

“Rule of the Peace of Christ and The Word of Christ” – Colossians 3:15-17;

Ephesians 2:11-16

Guest speaker: Kevin Dodge

“Justice and Righteousness under the Law” – Jeremiah 22:13-15;

Deuteronomy 16:19-20, 24:17, 27:19; Isaiah 1:17, 61:8

“When Things don’t go the way you intended” – Psalm 119

Guest speaker: Kevin Dodge

“Let Scripture direct your New Year’s Resolutions” – Psalm 1:1-3;

Introduction: Life of Socrates

Isaiah 53:10; Jeremiah 13:7; Joshua 1:8