We’re studying the first seven verses of Col 2 today. In the first verse, Paul wrote, “I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you.” The great conflict was Paul’s distress for the well being of the saints and faithful brethren in Colosse and Laodicea, Col 1:2,...
As with some of his other epistles, Paul told the Colossians, in Col 1:9-12, what he had been praying for them. See Eph 1:16-19, for example. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians was that they might: Be filled with the knowledge of his will – Col 1:9 – several verses in...
There are things in your life that will affect your spirit. And when your spirit gets down, you are in trouble. We often think that our spirits won’t be lifted until whatever has gotten us down is resolved or is taken away. But such is not the case. You can...
In Prov 8:6, wisdom says, “Hear.” We are supposed to listen to wisdom because wisdom will speak of: Excellent things – Prov 8:6 – “I will speak of excellent things.” Excellent things are things of great value; things that are superior. Wisdom is better than rubies – A man...
How Does God Reveal His Will? Eph.5:17 Part Three The Testimony of the Brethren First let us identify “the brethren”, Not your lost peers, friends, relatives or co-workers. Would God ever use a LOST person to give you good counsel? YES A LOST Banker or financial advisor can provide sound...
A scorner is a person who holds someone or something in extreme contempt; one who despises. When a scorner seeks wisdom he “findeth it not.” He’s looking at it but he disdains what he sees so he doesn’t get it. Scorners can’t find: The wisdom of creation – Prov 3:19-20. ...
We should be lowly. Lowly is having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; free from pride. Why you should be lowly: God has respect unto the lowly – Ps 138:6, “though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly.” This respect is a regard for;...
We have studied the fear of the Lord numerous times, and yet there is always more to learn. Today, we are going to see the the fear of the Lord is the “beginning.” From there we gain understanding if we follow what wisdom tells us to do. Ps 111:10 The...
Things to Forsake Ps. 37:8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible there are some things that we are specifically told to forsake. And there are some things that we should not forsake. Some things to forsake. Forsake: Wrath and anger – Ps 37:8 we are to forsake wrath and cease...
The spirit of fear 2 Tim.1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” How much of your day do you live in fear? What are the things that you are afraid of? According to this scripture,...
