Tag: Colossians
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Colossians 2 1-15
We are studying Colossians 2:1-15 for Sunday, June 23. This is a short exhortation to faithfulness to Christ, head of the church and source of the love, life and solidarity of its members. [Study notes on that text are here.] Here are a few questions we might want to think about or discuss in class:…
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Study Notes – Colossians 2 1-15
We are studying Colossians 2:1-15 for Sunday, June 23. This is a portion of a letter that draws on an exalted view of Christ’s relationship to creation to encourage its audience to hold firm in the faith. [Discussion questions for the text are here.] Here are my notes on the text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Colossians…
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Colossians 3 5-17
The text we are studying for Sunday, August 26 is Colossians 3:5-17. Here are a few questions that we might be able to consider in class: V5 uses the language “put to death” for “whatever in you is earthly.” What is our response to that? (E.g., does it seem harsh? Do we feel we’ve accomplished…
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Notes – Colossians 3 5-17
The text we are studying for Sunday, August 26 is Colossians 3:5-17, a portion of a letter to the church at Colossae that provides instructions for Christian living. Here are my notes on that text: FIRST IMPRESSIONS: More lists. The literary analysis approach doesn’t get much traction with these texts … BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: Colossae…
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