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Exodus 25, John 4, Proverbs 1, 2 Corinthians 13

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Exodus 25: God instructs Moses to gather offerings from the Israelites and details the construction of the ark, the table for the Bread of the Presence, and the golden lampstand. John 4: Jesus speaks with the Samaritan woman at the well, revealing Himself as the Messiah and offering living water. Many in Samaria believe in Him. He later heals a royal official’s son. Proverbs 1: The prologue to Proverbs emphasizes wisdom, discipline, and the fear of the Lord as the foundation of knowledge, warning against the path of the wicked. 2 Corinthians 13: Paul urges the Corinthians to examine their faith, warns of his coming visit, and closes with a blessing of grace, love, and fellowship in Christ.


Exodus 24, John 3, Job 42, 2 Corinthians 12

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Exodus 24: Moses and the Israelites affirm their covenant with God, and Moses ascends Mount Sinai for forty days. John 3: Jesus tells Nicodemus about being born again and declares that God sent His Son to save the world. Job 42: Job humbles himself before God, prays for his friends, and is restored with even greater blessings. 2 Corinthians 12: Paul boasts in his weaknesses, speaks of his "thorn in the flesh," and reminds the Corinthians of his love for them.


Exodus 23, John 2, Job 41, 2 Corinthians 11

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Exodus 23: God commands justice, Sabbath rest, festival observance, and promises to guide and protect Israel in the land. John 2: Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding and clears the temple, revealing His authority. Job 41: God describes Leviathan as a powerful, untamable creature to display His supreme might. 2 Corinthians 11: Paul defends his ministry, warns against false apostles, and recounts his sufferings for Christ.


Colossians: How Suffering Refines Faith and Advances the Gospel’s Reach

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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother, along with guests Aaron Bryant and Brian Ball, deepens the exploration of the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul's profound declarations of Christ’s supremacy detailed in Colossians 1:15–23. The discussion highlights the sufficiency of Christ for every spiritual need, touching on the transformational power of understanding Jesus as both fully divine and fully human.


Exodus 22, John 1, Job 40, 2 Corinthians 10

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Exodus 22: God establishes laws on theft, property, justice, and protecting the vulnerable, calling His people to holiness. John 1: Jesus, the eternal Word, becomes flesh, reveals God’s glory, and is proclaimed as the Lamb of God. Job 40: God challenges Job’s understanding of His justice and power, describing the mighty Behemoth as His creation. 2 Corinthians 10: Paul defends his authority, urging believers to take every thought captive and boast only in the Lord.


Exodus 21, Luke 24, Job 39, 2 Corinthians 9

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Exodus 21: God gives Israel laws on slavery, personal injury, and property rights, emphasizing justice and fair treatment. Luke 24: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to His disciples, opens their minds to the Scriptures, and ascends into heaven. Job 39: God describes His care for wild animals, challenging Job’s understanding of His wisdom and power. 2 Corinthians 9: Paul encourages generous giving, reminding believers that God loves a cheerful giver and provides abundantly.


Exodus 20, Luke 23, Job 38, 2 Corinthians 8

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Exodus 20: God gives the Ten Commandments to Israel, and the people tremble in fear at His presence on Mount Sinai. Luke 23: Jesus is falsely accused, sentenced to crucifixion, forgives His executioners, promises paradise to a criminal, and dies on the cross. Job 38: God speaks from the whirlwind, challenging Job with questions about creation to reveal His unmatched wisdom and power. 2 Corinthians 8: Paul urges the Corinthians to excel in generosity, using Christ’s sacrifice as the model for their giving.


Exodus 19, Luke 22, Job 37, 2 Corinthians 7

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Exodus 19: God calls Israel to be His holy nation, descends on Mount Sinai in fire and thunder, and warns them to stay back. Luke 22: Jesus shares the Passover meal, prays in Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, and put on trial. Job 37: Elihu declares God’s power over nature, urging Job to consider His majesty and justice. 2 Corinthians 7: Paul rejoices in the Corinthians’ repentance, praising godly sorrow that leads to true change and salvation.


Exodus 18, Luke 21, Job 36, 2 Corinthians 6

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Exodus 18: Jethro visits Moses, praises God’s deliverance, and advises him to appoint leaders to share the burden of judging the people. Luke 21: Jesus commends a widow’s offering, predicts the temple’s destruction, warns of end-time signs, and calls for watchful endurance. Job 36: Elihu proclaims God’s justice, urges repentance, warns against arrogance, and declares God’s power over creation. 2 Corinthians 6: Paul urges believers to endure hardship, remain pure in ministry, separate from unbelievers, and live as God’s holy people.


Exodus 17, Luke 20, Job 35, 2 Corinthians 5

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Exodus 17: God provides water from a rock for the complaining Israelites, and Joshua defeats Amalek as Moses' upheld hands ensure victory. Luke 20: Jesus silences the religious leaders' challenges, teaches about taxes and resurrection, and warns against the prideful scribes. Job 35: Elihu rebukes Job, insisting that human righteousness or sin does not affect God but that pride hinders true cries for help. 2 Corinthians 5: Paul declares that believers have an eternal home, are made new in Christ, and are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.


Exodus 16, Luke 19, Job 34, 2 Corinthians 4

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Exodus 16: The Israelites complain about hunger, longing for Egypt. God provides quail in the evening and manna each morning, instructing them to gather only what they need daily. On the sixth day, they collect double for the Sabbath. Some disobey, but God reinforces the importance of rest. Manna continues for forty years until they reach Canaan. Luke 19: Zacchaeus, a tax collector, joyfully welcomes Jesus and repents, leading to his salvation. Jesus tells the parable of the minas, emphasizing faithfulness. He enters Jerusalem to praise, weeps over its future destruction, and clears the temple, denouncing corruption. Job 34: Elihu argues that God is just, punishing the wicked and upholding righteousness. He criticizes Job for questioning God's justice, insisting that God sees all and governs wisely. 2 Corinthians 4: Paul reminds believers that their ministry comes from God's mercy. Though they suffer, they carry the light of Christ in fragile human bodies, trusting that their hardships are temporary and preparing them for eternal glory.


Colossians 1:15–23: Christology and Paul’s Declaration of Jesus’ Ultimate Authority

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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother, along with guests Aaron Bryant and Brian Ball, deepens the exploration of the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul's profound declarations of Christ’s supremacy detailed in Colossians 1:15–23. The discussion highlights the sufficiency of Christ for every spiritual need, touching on the transformational power of understanding Jesus as both fully divine and fully human.