It's A Wonderful Life! .. 2/10/2013

Sunday School Lesson for 2/10/2013. Unit III. Imitating Jesus. It’s a Wonderful Life! Colossians 2:6-15. .............. Now remember that I shared “Free Online Resources & Tools for Bible Studies” earlier this week in a blog post so you can study or research what I share if you like. ...................................................................... Christ’s Person & Work (Colossians 1:3 – 2:7) ......................................................................... Paul’s Ministry (Colossians 1:24 – 2:7) ............................................................................... Safeguard Against Error (Colossians 2:8 – 3:4) ....................................................................... The Fullness of Christ (Colossians 2:8 – 10) .......................................................................... Spiritual Circumcision (Colossians 2:11,12) ........................................................................... Christ’s Victory (Colossians 2:13 – 15) ............................................................................... Through Jesus, God forgives all our trespasses and triumphs over all earthly rulers and authorities. .................. Whether that’s spiritual, social, education, familial, or occupation, we are not defined by our successes or failures, but rather by our fullness in Christ. ................................................................................. Colossians 2:6 – 8 .................................................................................................... Verses 6,7 – Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces of The New Life; Steadfastness ............................................. (The Colossians had received Jesus Christ after hearing Epaphras preach) .. Epaphras – Colossians 1:7; 4:12 ........... Verse 8 – Scripture; Characteristics of Scripture; The Standard of Truth .............................................. We are going to have obstacles and challenges daily while maturing and following Christ. .............................. (Psalm/Tehillim 1; Ephesians 2:20; Jude 3; Colossians 1:7 – Reference Scripture in Sunday School Book) ................ Colossians 2:9 – 10 ................................................................................................... Verse 9 – Jesus Christ; Christ’s Divinity; Is Made Equal With God ..................................................... Verse 10 – Jesus Christ; Christ’s Divinity; Christ Possesses the Attributes of God, Omnipotent … (Omnipotent – unlimited power & authority) .......................................................................................... Importance of being buried in Christ and raised with Him in baptism ................................................... (Philippians 2:7; John 1:16 – Reference Scripture) ................................................................... Colossians 2:11 – 15 ................................................................................................. Verse 11 – Sacred Rites & Forms; Sacraments, Worship & Church-Fellowship; The Significance of the Rite, … But of No Importance to Christians … Read Colossians 2:11 ...................................................................... Verse 12 – Sacred Rites & Forms; Sacraments, Worship, & Church-Fellowship; …. IT’s Spiritual Significance ............ Importance of being buried with Christ and raised with Him in baptism. ............................................... Verse 13 – Man Redeemed; Effectual Calling; This New Life is of God .................................................. Verses 14,15 – Jesus Christ; Offices of Christ; Our Propitiation … (Propitiation – atoning sacrifice) ................ The apostle Paul gave us five aspects of being complete in Jesus: Spiritual Circumcision (Philippians 3:3, Spiritual Baptism, Made Us Alive Again (Ephesians 4:18), Removal of the Requirements of the Law (John 19:30) & Triumph over Powers. .............................................................................................................. The Law could not save humans ......................................................................................... If you have that you are carrying remember Jesus nailed it to the Cross .. ............................................ Press forward with thanksgiving for the blood of Jesus and quit looking back in the past. ............................. Wolves in Sheep Clothing: In this Digital/Internet age some tv evangelists and Internet worship services continue to attract Christians/Saints of God attention, remain on guard and be alert, false teachers are still lurking in darkness … (I Peter 5:8) ....................................................................................................... The Importance of a Bible-Centered Church/Place of Worship: to teach, evangelism & discipleship, provide opportunities for you to use your gift(s) & skill()s). .............................................................................. There is no such thing as a perfect Church – for we are not perfect… .................................................. (Scripture references: Hebrews 10:23-25; Ephesians 4:12-16; I Corinthians 12:18-20, 25; I Peter 4:10) ................. When we accept Christ, He forgives our trespasses. .................................................................... Scripture & reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Reference Bible, KJV Precious Promise Bible & Zondervan Bible Commentaty