September 22, 2024 • Afshin Ziafat • Colossians 1:21–23
As Paul encourages the Colossian believers in their faith, he demonstrates the unmatched character of Jesus before describing the salvation we have in him. In verses 21-23, he describes Jesus’ work of reconciliation, which presents believers who were once hostile toward God as holy and blameless before him. Paul challenges his readers to remain faithful to this hope.
4. The Preeminence of Christ
September 15, 2024 • Afshin Ziafat • Colossians 1:15–20
In the midst of life’s natural rhythms, it is easy for us to lose sight of Jesus. We fail to truly consider his unmatched character. We make too little of his power, sovereignty, and love. In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul compels his readers to stop and actually consider Jesus with language that is nothing short of worshipful. This week, we explore this theologically dense and poetic look at the Savior we follow.
3. Prayer For Obedience
September 8, 2024 • Afshin Ziafat • Colossians 1:9–14
The Apostle Paul was known to start many of his letters with warm greetings and expressions of thanksgiving. His letter to the Colossians is no exception. As he offers thanksgiving to God, he offers a rich reminder of the deep truths of the gospel.
2. The Fruit-Bearing Gospel
August 25, 2024 • Afshin Ziafat • Colossians 1:3–8
As Paul gets into the meat of his letter to the Colossians, he opens by giving thanks to God for their faith. In it, we learn more about how the church developed and how the gospel is advancing in the first few decades after Jesus’ ascension. All of this sets up a powerful reminder of the gospel that he offers them in the chapters to come.
1. In Christ
August 18, 2024 • Afshin Ziafat • Colossians 1:1–2
This weekend is the start of our new series in Paul’s letter to the Colossians! We begin by looking at how Paul opens his heartfelt plea to the saints and faithful brothers in this young church plant at Colossae.
