In the later part of the first chapter, Paul reveals that he often prays for these saints, that in the enlightened condition they enjoy IN CHRIST, that the Spirit would reveal to them three things.
In this lessone we touch on the first two of these eternal truths which are SO essential for a heart trained towards a proper response to the blessings of position and privlege we all have IN HIM!
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These are some interesting chapters from which we get some common phrases such as “gnashing teeth”, “Skin of teeth” & “I know my Redeemer lives”.
In regard to this last phrase, this original context bares little in common with its typical usage, but reveals a deeper side to Job’s thoughts on God.
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Ephesians is a lovely book which more than not mirrors the letter to the Colossians, only with a lot more depth!
In the first 3 chapters we learn of all of our blessings of position and privilge we have and that they are all found IN HIM!
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It is revealed in these chapters that Job has moved from hurt, to confused, to frustrated only to arive now at anger. Even his words to and about God are spoken with the flash of anger in his eyes according to Eliphaz.
One can hardly blame Job OR his friends for that matter. They simply have no context for what is happening. So for now, an ongoing blame game is the basis and content of all their arguments.
A good take away from these chapters is that silence is golden and words spoken without understanding nearly always lead to sin.
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Buiding on the last three weeks in Colossians, today we explored the meaning and application of the Word of Christ dwelling in our hearts richly. That it ALWAYS manifests itself in acts of goodness and perpetual devotion to God in reverence and in prayer.
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