This article is part of the continuing series: Inheritance and Influence: Women of the Promise. The scene is a Wednesday afternoon in 1st-century Jerusalem. The soldiers arrested Jesus the night before; he went through torture and false trials, and now he is being executed by crucifixion. In recording his arrest, Matthew writes, “Then all the... Continue Reading →
A note from the Pastor’s Desk: “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.” Colossians 3:25 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, When the Apostle Paul transitions from the high, sovereign doctrines of Christ's preeminence in the opening chapters of Colossians into the practical... Continue Reading →
A note from the desk of the Pastor: “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:24 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, In the Roman world, the concept of an enslaved person’s "inheritance" was a legal absurdity. A doulos (servant) was viewed as property,... Continue Reading →
A note from the Desk of the Pastor: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Colossians 3:23 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, The Apostle Paul provides the external blueprint in verse 22—calling for obedience that moves beyond mere "eye-service" to please men. The Apostle then continues in verse... Continue Reading →
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