My wife just finished reading through the Old Testament and I’m getting ready to teach a New Testament survey course at LBC. So it seemed appropriate to pass along this good and quick reading suggestion. There is no substitute for personal reading of Scripture. (I’ll post a few suggestion for how to read in the …
Category: Bible Study
The Chronology of Jesus’ Last Week
Good Friday and Easter, as we have come to call them, along with all the events of the final week of Jesus’ “normal” earthly life are without a doubt the most significant events and the most pivotal point in history. This is the pivotal week in the history of mankind. These are the most significant …
The Power and Place of the Word of God
The power and place of the Word of God. John Albert Bengel Scripture is the foundation of the Church: the Church is the guardian of Scripture. When the Church is in strong health, the light of the Scripture shines bright; when the Church is sick, Scripture is corroded by neglect; and thus it happens, that …
All of the Commands in Colossians
This is a list of all the imperatives (commands) in the book of Colossians, since many will get lost in the details, I’m providing a summary first. A summary of the imperatives in Colossians 3 and 4 Be far sighted Be pure Be considerate (compassionate) Be loving Be thankful Be Christ controlled Be other centered …
Colossians 4:7-18 Small Group Questions
The conclusion to the study of Colossians. Many times when individual study New Testament epistles they skip the introduction and conclusion “since they are not as important.” But there are many wonderful nuggets of truth in both the epistolary introductions and conclusions. There are 12 individual names plus three groups listed in the conclusion of …
Colossians 4:2-6 Small Group Questions
Colossians 4:2-6 is a short but challenging passage. Take time to reflect on the passage then in your group ask some of these questions. The goal is not answers to questions but action plans. How would you describe your prayer life? (e.g., intense, lukewarm, sporadic, frustrating. . .) How would you like it to be …
Colossians 3:12-17 Small Group Questions
Rather than self-focused New Year’s resolutions, this passage challenges us to focus on what will maintain and foster unity in the Body. 1. The 5 virtues listed are to result in “putting up with others” and “forgiving others”? What are the issues that cause you to struggle with others? When do you find it hard …