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The Supremacy of Christ

Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ (1:15-20)

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Colossians 1:15-20 exalts the Son and his supremacy over all things. He is the image of God, the creator of all, and our reconciliation.

Jesus has greater honor than Moses

Hebrews: Jesus Is Greater Than Moses (3:1-6)

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To one raised in Old Testament Judaism, there was no one greater than Moses. But Hebrews here affirms that Jesus is greater than Moses.

the mystery of Christ

The Mystery of Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory

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Paul describes the mystery of Christ as being Christ in us. We are the temple he lives in. And that magnifies the call for personal holiness.

Hebrews: Superior to the Angels (1:5-14)

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This passage uses seven quotes from the Old Testament to demonstrate that Christ, the Son, is superior to the angels.

The supremacy of Christ

Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (1:1-4)

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In the prologue to Hebrews the author identifies the supremacy of Christ over the prophets and angels as well as summarizing his Christology.

Set Your Mind on Things Above

Set Your Mind on Things Above – Colossians3:1-4

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As believers, we have died with Christ and are seated with him in heaven. So, we should set our minds on things above, on the kingdom of God.

Life in the Family

Ephesians: Life in the Family (5:21-6:9)

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Paul's instructions to first century families contains useful information for families today. It also contains advice for workplace relationships.

Ephesians: Imitators of God (5:1-20)

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Don't be like the world around you. Instead, be imitators of God by living a life of love, living as a child of the light, and living with wisdom.

a mystery revealed

Ephesians: A Mystery Revealed (3:1-13)

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The revealed mystery is that the barrier that separated Jew from Gentile has been eliminated, and has been replaced by a new humanity.

who is Jesus

Who Is Jesus? – Mark 6:3, 14-15; 8:29

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Who is Jesus? Is he a man, a prophet, or the Messiah? Blessed are those who recognize him as Christ, and follow after him.

fully God and fully man

What I Believe . . . Christ

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I believe that Jesus is fully God and fully man, the second person of the Trinity. He became man, died on a cross and rose again so that we could have life.

Being made new in Christ

Being Made New in Christ! – Galatians 2:20

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It is tempting to think that all I need to do as a Christian is to tweak my life a bit. But in reality, we are called to be made new. To be transformed.

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