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...