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An Appeal for Bold Forgiveness
Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus— I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. Philemon 1:8-10…
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A Faith That Refreshes
As we open this epistle, bible students will immediately recognize the familiar tone and feel of Paul’s greeting to Philemon. Paul’s mention of prayer and thanksgiving, living out our faith, and the joy and love he received from its recipient is a common start to his letters, giving even further credence to the fact that…
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Introduction to Philemon
Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon 1:1-3 We’re opening up a new book of the…
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Faithful Companions
We’ve reached the end of a verse-by-verse study through Paul’s epistle to the Colossians. I pray this study has been helpful and that your understanding of this amazing letter has given you a deeper love for the Lord and His Church. If you’ve missed any part of the study, you can find the entire series…
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Practicing What We Preach
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6 ESV We’ve reached the end of apostle Paul’s exhortation to right living, which started way back in Colossians 2:16. And…
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Continue Steadfastly In Prayer
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to…
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Work Heartily
Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the…
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Following Christ in the Family Structure
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Colossians 3:18-21 ESV As we look at this passage in context, we…
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And Whatever You Do
The Apostle Paul spent most of what we know as Colossians 3 giving instructions to the church on how to conduct themselves as believers. He concludes his exhortation with what might considered a concise summary of all he’s written thus far: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of…
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All Things Were Created By Him
As we saw last time, there is simply no scriptural argument against the divinity of Christ. The bible makes it clear that Jesus is unique in all the universe as being the one and only Son of God, and today we see even more of His exclusive power and position. For by him all things…
Walking With Christ was born from an informal devotional series launched in 2019 with a simple purpose: to encourage believers to let Scripture shape their daily lives. Written in an expository style (verse by verse, chapter by chapter) we aim not only to understand God’s Word more deeply, but also to apply it faithfully, allowing it to transform how we live, think, and walk with Christ each day.
You can read our devotionals below, and if you prefer to listen in audio format please check out the Podcast page. You can also listen on Sermon Audio and YouTube.
- Colossians (33)
- Philemon (3)