Friday - Further Thought Read : Evangelism, p. 614-615 Summary: Jesus did not leave room to be considered only a moral teacher . His claims force a decision about His true identity . If His claims are true , He is the eternal...
Thursday - To Reconcile All Things Bible Focus Colossians 1:19–20; John 1:14; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 4:9 Summary: Paul teaches that all the fullness of God dwells in Christ . This fullness includes God’s eternal nature , power , wisd...
Wednesday - The “Beginning” (and Initiator) Bible Focus: Colossians 1:18; Genesis 1:1; Romans 6:3–4 Summary: In Scripture, the words for “ head ” and “ beginning ” are closely connected . “ Beginning ” points to source , origin , and initiator ...
Tuesday - Head of the Body (the Church) Read: Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 2:10, 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 Summary: In Scripture, the word “ head ” often represents leadership , authority , and responsibility . A head directs , guides , and ...
Monday - Firstborn Over All Creation Read : Colossians 1:15–17; Psalm 89:27; Exodus 4:22; John 1:1–3 Summary In Scripture, “ firstborn ” does not always mean first in time but often first in rank and honor . The firstborn held a position...
Sunday - Image of the Invisible God Read: Genesis 1:26–27; 1 Cor 15:49; 2 Cor 3:18; Hebrews 1:3; John 14:9 Summary The word “ image ” in Scripture carries more meaning than a simple reflection or likeness. Humanity was created in God’s ...
Lesson 8: Understanding the Memory Text "He [ Christ ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth , visible and invisible , whether thrones...
Sabbath Afternoon - Overview Summary This week we focus on one of the most powerful Bible passages about Jesus . Paul lifts our eyes to see who Christ truly is. Jesus is not only our Savior . He is our Creator . He is the visible...
Friday - Further Thought Read: God’s Amazing Grace , p. 117; That I May Know Him , p. 224 Summary Spiritual strength comes from receiving fresh grace from God every day . God does not ask us to wait for a future moment of pow...
Thursday - Keys for Contentment Read: Philippians 4:10–13, 19; Psalm 23:1; Matthew 6:32 Summary Paul teaches that true contentment does not depend on circumstances but on Christ . Contentment is learned through experience , not gain...
Wednesday - Think on These Things Read : Philippians 4:7–9; Psalm 119:165 Summary God’s peace actively guards the believer’s inner life , protecting the heart and mind through Christ. Paul uses a military image to show that God’s peac...
Tuesday - Rejoice in the Lord—Always Read : Phil 4:4–7; Matt 6:25–34; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 29:11; Isaiah 9:6; John 14:27; 1 John 5:14 Summary Believers are urged to rejoice continually , not because life is easy , but because the Lord is a...