Readings: Colossians 3:12-17; Matthew 22:35-40 1. As you quietly reflect on Jesus’ words in Matt.22:35-40, consider what kind of person he is describing. What kind of character or “heart” might he be envisioning? 2. Reflect on what we are to “put on” as Jesus’ dearly loved friends from Paul’s imperative in Col.3:12-17. How might these …
Readings: Colossians 3:5-11; Matthew 7:13-14; 21-23 Jesus invites his followers to enter the narrow gate leading to life. It sounds like Jesus expects thoughtful intentionality and deliberate choices in our follower-ship. The narrow gate and the wide way are metaphors that convey something about the course of life and daily experiences of that life. What …
Readings: Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 6:25-34 We know Jesus’ words in Matthew so well, “Don’t be anxious about your life…” And yet, so often, we find ourselves sinking in anxiety or worry. The Lord knows this, and desires to teach us about our worries and anxieties even as His Spirit transforms our hearts to trust more …
Readings: Colossians 2:6-15; Matthew 9:2-8 Paul writes to the church at Colossae, concerned that they may be distracted or pulled away from the central truths of the gospel by the variety of cultural influences in that city. He takes significant pains to remind this dear church of who Jesus is. Then, he encourages them to …