Colossians | Mature in Christ | April 30

Sermon by Michael Bailey on April 30, 2023.

Last week we discussed the vision of Heaven and Earth meeting in Jesus and the Church. In Colossians 1:24-2:7, Paul pivots into what this means for our maturity. How do we grow into being these sorts of people who look like Jesus?

RESOURCE ROUNDUP | WEEK 3

WATCH

“What Happens When We Die According to the Bible?” from The Bible Project (55 minutes) Last week’s text/idea was a big one, so to unpack a bit more on this concept, here’s more from Dr. Tim Mackie.

Kids Bible Devotional - Rooted in God | Colossians 2:6-7 from YoungHearts Ministries (5 minutes) Ok this is a little cheesy, but a great little video to teach kids about being “rooted in Christ.”

LISTEN

“Guard Yourself with Gratitude” from Desiring God (35 minutes) This is a sermon of John Piper’s from 1985. So yeah, this is a throwback.

READ

Colossians and Philemon For You by Mark Meynell For those interested in Bible commentaries, the “For You” series is an accessible, concise set of commentaries that digs into different books of the Bible.

“The Incomparable Christ” from Reformed Theological Seminary (15 minutes) Dr. Ligon Duncan works through this passage in Colossians expositionally with his seminary students.