Message Notes Sunday, March 12th
SCRIPTURE:
Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
NOTES:
Power, Purpose, Pursuit
Christ AND you. ——— Christ IN you.
Following Jesus is not just an altar call, it’s an altered life.
6 Week Challenge
There are 4 chapters, 2000 words, and 95 verses in the letter to the Colossians. What would it look like to not only read, but also write out every single word in this letter? Studies have shown that when you put words to paper, it increases neural activity and it helps recall a greater amount of information.
Join us the next 41 days (starting Monday 2/26) in writing 3 verses a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks leading up to Easter.
3/13 Monday: Colossians 2:2-4 3/14 Tuesday: Colossians 2:5-7 3/15 Wednesday: Colossians 2:8-10 3/16 Thursday: Colossians 2:11-13 3/17 Friday: Colossians 2:14-16
As you read and write each day….
READ: As you read, write down the verse that sticks out most to you.
THINK: What is the context? What does this tell me about God? Are there any principles or commands?
PRAY: Take time to meditate on the passage and ask the Lord to speak to you.
APPLY: How can I apply this verse to my everyday life? How can I live differently based on what I read?