SHINE! Bible Study – Session IV
Salt and Light Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Light of the world! You illumine us with Your Gospel and clearly reveal in Yourself the way that leads to eternal life. May we always be filled with praise to You that the world might hear of Your saving grace for all people. May […]
SHINE! Bible Study
As we reflect on SHINE! we turn to our Lord’s Word for guidance, equipping, and blessing.
Colossians Bible Study
We encourage you to join Northern Illinois District congregations and their members this October as we explore these matters of faith which impact our world today.
Colossians Session IV
Prayer and Speech Focus Verse: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2) In this final chapter of Paul’s letter, we see the mission priority of proclaiming Jesus Christ to the unbelieving world. Paul, along with all his fellow workers in the Gospel on whose behalf he brings greetings, earnestly desires […]
Colossians Session III
The New Self in Christ Focus Verse: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16) God created all things the way they ought to be – alive, righteous, good, glorifying to […]
Colossians Session II
Alive Together with Christ Focus Verse: “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.” (Colossians 2:13) There are many who sincerely follow philosophies, strict disciplines, and even a life of good works, all in the hopes that […]
Colossians Session I
The Supremacy of Jesus Focus Verse: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15) While we do not know every detail, we do know that the Church of Colossae faced he-retical teachers who threatened to draw these Christians away from the one true faith in Jesus. With a […]
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