Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, …
Summary: Loneliness is a horrible affliction. Paul reminds us to be thankful that we are not alone in the world as Christians.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:3 – Thankfulness”Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
Summary: It is easy to dismiss Paul’s words in this passage as a “Christian greeting,” but it is much, much more than that.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:2b – Grace and Peace”To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ:
Summary: Assuming Paul had never been to Colossae, we are left to wonder how Paul came to write this letter.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:2a – What Epaphras Knew”… and Timothy our brother …
Summary: Paul includes Timothy as a co-author of this letter.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:1d – Paul’s Spiritual Son”… by the will of God,
Summary: It is one thing to claim to be an apostle; it is another to actually be one. Paul was the real deal.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:1c – When People Listen”… an apostle of Christ Jesus …
Summary: Paul begins by telling us who he is and, more importantly, who he represents.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:1b – The Right Path”Paul …
Summary: Sometimes it seems like we are going over the same ground again and again. The Bible tends to repeat itself. Perhaps the reason for repetition is that we need to hear the message over and over.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:1a – Repetition”