Date: 25 Sep 2014

Passage: Survey Colossians 1–4

“Christ Jesus the Lord” is mentioned a number of times to refer to our special relationship with Christ; how does this phrase distinguish us as Christians?

Date: 24 Sep 2014

Passage: Colossians 2:6-7

Paul summarises the entire letter in these two verses to help us prepare for spiritual growth as well as spiritual warfare.  How may we apply this truth in our lives?

Date: 23 Sep 2014

Passage: Colossians 2

Paul was writing to combat a dangerous heresy in Colossae; what can we learn about combating heresies in church today?

Date: 22 Sep 2014

Passage: Colossians 1

Why did Paul write to the Christians at Colossae?

Date: 20 Sep 2014

Passage: Colossians 4:16-18

Paul’s letter had been such a blessing to his recipients in powerful ways.  Take the time this week to write a letter of encouragement to a small group in ORPC to spur them on in their Christian growth.

Date: 19 Sep 2014

Passage: Colossians 4:15

This verse gives evidence of the existence of house churches (see also 1 Cor 16:19; Rom 16:3-5).  Though they were not formally recognised, they were nonetheless a formidable force in the advance of the early church.  Let’s remember many such churches especially in persecuted nations.