Introduction to Colossians: Redemption, Atonement, and the Depth of God’s Mercy and Love Colossians 1:1-14, Introduction, background, St. Paul’s greeting, redemption, sin, ransom, punishment, Father’s wrath, atonement, mercy, love… WOW there is a LOT to digest! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship … Continued
Rejoice Always: Trusting God and Living with Peace Chapter 4: Rejoice! Think about these things! The Lord is near! Trust! Surrender! St. Paul gives us the handbook for how to live our lives in Christ! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator … Continued
Pressing On: Faithfulness and Perseverance in Christ St. Paul continues with the thought that we are to have the attitude of Jesus, he points to himself as one who follows Christ, to Timothy and Epaphroditus. We delve into Paul’s uncertainty of his own salvation and how he is still running the race, giving everything up … Continued
Unity and Humility: Following the Example of Christ Chapter 2:5-16 Revisiting the great Christ Hymn in Chapter 2, answering questions about the incarnation, the Trinity, what did Jesus know, what happens to the Trinity and more. Then a few verses about grumbling and questioning our suffering and how Paul points us to Christ! Brought to … Continued
Joy in Suffering: Living for Christ in Every Circumstance Philippians Chapter 2:1-13 This is one of the most important individual episodes we’ve ever posted–a deep dive into Jesus, his divinity, his humanity, and how we are supposed to follow his “attitude.” The beautiful Christ Hymn of Philippians 2!!! Brought to you by St John the … Continued