The Gospel’s Goal Colossians 1:24–2:3 Committed as a Messenger (1:24–27) Paul shifts this letter’s focus to a description of his ministry. The Colossians, who have
Confidence in the Face of Fear Genesis 12:10–13,17–20; 13:1–4 Trust God despite fear of circumstances. (12:10–13) The first half of chapter 12 lays a beautiful
The Gospel’s Power Colossians 1:9–23 Set Free (9–14) The letter to the Colossian believers is one of Paul’s most theologically rich epistles. As often is
The Basis for Confidence Genesis 12:1–8 God’s call to Abram marks an important shift in the biblical narrative. Genesis 1–11 presents seemingly false starts to
SURE OF SALVATION 1 John 5:1–5, 11–13, 18–21 I can know I am born of God because Jesus is the Christ. (1–5) There is a
JOY AND CONTENTMENT Philippians 4:10–20 In all situations. (10–14) It appears some time elapsed between early gifts from the Philippian church and the latest one
JOY THROUGH PEACE Philippians 4:1–9 Stand (v. 1) Paul writes of his deep love and longing for his brothers and sisters, his “joy and crown.”
SURE OF GOD’S LOVE 1 John 4:7–13, 19–21 We know we are loved because God sent Jesus. (7–10) John’s main point in this passage is
Joy in Knowing Jesus Philippians 3:8–21 Righteousness Gained (8–11) Before salvation, Paul sought to gain God’s pleasure by strict adherence to the Law. However, when
Sure of Victory 1 John 3:19–4:4 First John 3:4–18 presents two commands central to the letter: Do not sin, and love fellow believers. Anyone who
