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The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse

love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

– Colossians 3:18-19

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The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. This book is a study of the book of Colossians from the Old Testament of the Bible. The Book of Colossians is one of the Apostle Paul’s letters. In this letter Paul acknowledges the people of Colosse for their faith in Jesus Christ, their love of the saints, and their hope in heaven.

Paul encourages the Colossians to walk worthy of the Lord, to put their hope in the gospel, and to let the peace of God rule in their hearts. Paul also discusses with the people of Colosse how to have relationships that are pleasing to God. Paul reminds them of the great sacrifice that the Lord Jesus Christ made for them on the cross and encourages them to redeem the time.

The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse contains eight Daily Bible Reading lessons, which can be used as a personal or group Bible study. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer to go along with the lesson. Our desire is that this book will help you to have a better understanding of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and how you can apply his message to your life today.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called …

Daily Bible Reading “Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Hearts” (Colossians 3:1-17)

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Hearts

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 3:1-17. Paul reminded the Colossians that if they were raised with Christ they should set their minds on heavenly things and not the things of this world. What does Paul mean when he says, “If you are raised with Christ?” He is saying if you’re a Christian, you’ve accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior. We were all dead in our sins, but if we have accepted Christ as our Savior we are now alive in Christ.

Paul says to slay your body of its fleshly desires, wickedness, and do away with all filthy communication. In other words, we’re to do away with all the behaviors of the old sinful man. We’re to take on all the attributes of the new spiritual man which is renewed in knowledge after God. We can only do this through our trust and faith in Christ.

Paul tells us to put on the new Christ-like behaviors of: humbleness, meekness, long-suffering, mercy, kindness, and love. He says we should uphold each other and forgive each other as Christ forgave us.

We should let the peace of God rule in our hearts. We’re to study the Word of God so it dwells in us. By studying the Bible we gain wisdom from God. Paul exhorts us to teach and admonish each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs singing and worshiping the Lord.

We all need to have an attitude of gratitude for all that the Lord has done for us. I recently did a Bible study on attitudes and one of the things I learned through this study was that we have to replace old bad attitudes with new good attitudes. To change an old bad habit you have to replace it with a new good habit. Paul is trying to tell us this same thing in this Scripture when he tells us to put off the old man and put on the new man.

We can’t do this in our own strength. With God’s help we can strive to do away with the old bad habits and take on the new good attributes of God, through our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Daily Bible Reading:

Colossians 3:1-17

1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deed;
10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.
11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision or uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14 And above all, these things put on charity (love), which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Things to think about:

Why does Paul remind us to do away with the old sinful nature?

What are some of the things we should replace this old nature with in order to walk in the fullness of Christ?

What in your life shows you have been raised with Christ?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of Colossians. Paul reminds us that You make us a new creation when we accept Christ as our Savior. Help us to do away with the old bad habits of the flesh and to take on the new good habits of a spiritual person. Fill our hearts with Your love and help us to express that love to one another. Please help us to be more thankful for all You have done for us. We love You LORD and thank You for the many blessings on our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse

in one body; and be ye thankful.

– Colossians 3:15

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The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse

Daily Bible Reading “Nailed to the Cross” (Colossians 2:13-23)

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Nailed to the Cross

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 2:13-23. Paul reminded the Colossians that we, all believers, were once dead in our sins. But God through Jesus Christ paid the ransom for sins of those who have trusted in Him. Through Jesus’ death on the cross He did away with the ordinances of the law.

John 3:5 reminds us that we must have two births, “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

To be born of water is our natural birth when we are born into this world. Being born of the Spirit is when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior by faith through grace. He forgives us of our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness.

Paul reminded the Colossians that Jesus did away with the law when He died on the cross. He didn’t want them to let people continue to judge them according to the law by making rules about what they could eat or drink, or for any other reasons.

Daily Bible Reading:

Colossians 2:13-23

13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Things to think about:

What was Paul’s concern for the Colossians in this Scripture?

What are some of the things Paul warned them about?

How did Jesus’ death on the cross resolve this issue?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Colossians. Thank You that Paul reminds us that Jesus paid the ransom for our sins on the cross. Help us to beware of those who may still try to make rules and regulations for us to live by. Help us to live in a godly manner because we love You and not because we are trying to impress man. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: …

Daily Bible Reading “You are Complete in Him” (Colossians 2:1-12)

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

You are Complete in Him

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 2:1-12. Paul tells the Colossians that he wants them to know the great concern he has for them and those at Laodicea. Laodicea was a city of Phrygia, not far from Colosse, and it was the seat of the Christian church.

Even though they had never met him, Paul wanted them to know of his concern for them. He wanted them to be comforted, and knit together in love. His desire for them was that they might have wisdom and knowledge of God the Father and of Jesus Christ.

Paul says he was writing to tell them this because he didn’t want them to let anybody deceive them with enticing words. Paul told them even though he wasn’t physically there with them he was there in spirit. Paul said he found joy in seeing the firm stand of their faith in Christ.

Paul encouraged them since they have received Christ to stay rooted and grounded in the faith and to be overflowing with thankfulness. He warns them again not to let anybody deceive them through philosophy and turn them to the ways of the world, and away from Christ.

Paul reminded them that Christ in His body inhabits the completeness of the Godhead, and that the believers are complete in Him. Paul told them that Christ is the head of all principality and power. He reminded them that they were circumcised through Christ, not by a physical procedure, but by a spiritual procedure, in the cutting away of their sinful nature.

Paul proclaims that we, all believers, are buried with Christ in baptism and raised to walk in a new life of faith through the mighty power of God, who raised Jesus Christ from the dead.

Daily Bible Reading:

Colossians 2:1-12

1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

Things to think about:

What was Paul’s concern for the Colossians?

Why did Paul want the Colossians to know of his concern for them?

Have you been circumcised of the old sinful nature through Christ? If not, why not accept him as your Lord and Savior today?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Colossians which reminds us that when we accepted Christ as our Savior we were circumcised of the old nature and put on a new nature through Him. Help us to stand firm in our faith and not let anyone deceive us. Help us to always show our thankfulness to You for all You have done for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD. Amen.

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The Book of Colossians: Paul’s Letter to Colosse

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

– Colossians 2:6-7

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If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away …

Daily Bible Reading “The Hope of the Gospel” (Colossians 1:18-29)

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

The Hope of the Gospel

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Colossians 1:18-29. Paul talks about Jesus being the head of the body, which is the church. Paul said it pleased God that all fullness should dwell in Jesus.

Jesus made peace through His blood on the cross and reconciled everything to Him in heaven and earth. Paul tells them they were once alienated and enemies in their minds because of their wicked works. Now Jesus reconciled them through His death on the cross, and made them holy and blameless in His sight.

Let’s look at Philippians 2:5-11:

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Paul exhorted them to stay firmly grounded in the faith, and not stray from the hope of the gospel, which they have heard. He reminded them that the Gospel had been preached to every creature on earth, in which He was a minister. Paul told them that he rejoiced in his suffering for them, since his job as a minister of God was to fulfill the Word of God in them. How could Paul rejoice when he was in prison?

Paul talks about the mystery of the Gentiles, which is “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Ephesians 3:6 tells us, “That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel.” Paul says we preach this, warning and teaching to every man, that we might present them perfect in Jesus Christ. Paul worked very hard to preach the gospel, by God’s power working in him even when he was in prison. His desire was to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone.

Daily Bible Reading:

Colossians 1:18-29

18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:

23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Things to think about:

How could Paul rejoice in his sufferings?

What was the mystery that Paul was talking about in this Scripture?

How can we be made holy and blameless in God’s sight?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of Colossians where Paul is writing to the church of Colosse. Help us to do as Paul says and keep the faith and hope of the gospel in our lives. Thank You for all the ministers that You have sent to share the gospel, so we might know You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD. Amen.

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