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

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March 1, 2025

Exodus 12, Luke 15, Job 30, 1 Corinthians 16

Exodus 12: God institutes the Passover, delivering Israel from Egypt as they begin their journey to freedom. Luke 15: Jesus tells three parables—the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son—to illustrate God's joy over repentant sinners. Job 30: Job laments his suffering, contrasting his former honor with his present humiliation and pain. 1 Corinthians 16: Paul gives final instructions, urging generosity, perseverance, and love in the church.

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February 26, 2025

Exodus 9, Luke 12, Job 27,1 Corinthians 13

Exodus 9: God sends plagues of livestock death, boils, and hail, but Pharaoh continues to harden his heart. Luke 12: Jesus teaches on hypocrisy, anxiety, and being prepared for his return, urging trust in God’s care. Job 27: Job maintains his integrity and reflects on the fate of the wicked. 1 Corinthians 13: Paul describes love as the greatest gift, essential for all actions and relationships.

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Colossians: Discovering Paul’s Message of Christ’s Supremacy

In this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball begin their deep dive into the Book of Colossians, highlighting the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ as expressed by Paul. They discuss the importance of context when studying scripture and suggest various resources, from study Bibles to commentaries, to enrich one's understanding.

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February 25, 2025

Exodus 8, Luke 11, Job 25-26, 1 Corinthians 12

Exodus 8: God sends frogs, gnats, and flies to Egypt, but Pharaoh's heart remains hard despite temporary relief. Luke 11: Jesus teaches about prayer, warns against hypocrisy, and rebukes the religious leaders. Job 25–26: Bildad speaks of human insignificance, and Job responds by describing God's power and wisdom. 1 Corinthians 12: Paul explains the diversity of spiritual gifts and the unity of believers as one body in Christ.

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February 24, 2025

Exodus 7, Luke 10, Job 24,1 Corinthians 11

Exodus 7: Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, perform signs, and begin the plagues with water turned to blood, but Pharaoh’s heart remains hard. Luke 10: Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples, tells the parable of the Good Samaritan, and teaches Martha about choosing what is most important. Job 24: Job describes the injustice of the wicked and questions why God’s judgment seems delayed. 1 Corinthians 11: Paul gives instructions about head coverings, unity, and proper observance of the Lord’s Supper.

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February 23, 2025

Exodus 6, Luke 9, Job 23,1 Corinthians 10

Exodus 6: God reassures Moses of His covenant, promises to deliver Israel, and commands him to confront Pharaoh again. Luke 9: Jesus feeds the five thousand, reveals His identity, is transfigured, and teaches about self-denial and following Him. Job 23: Job longs to find God, trusts in His justice, and acknowledges God's unchanging power. 1 Corinthians 10: Paul warns against idolatry, urges self-control, and instructs believers to do everything for God's glory.

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February 22, 2025

Exodus 5, Luke 8, Job 22,1 Corinthians 9

Exodus 5: Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, who refuses to release Israel and increases their workload, causing the people to blame Moses. Luke 8: Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, calms a storm, heals the demon-possessed man, and raises Jairus’s daughter. Job 22: Eliphaz accuses Job of wickedness and urges him to repent to restore God’s favor. 1 Corinthians 9: Paul defends his apostleship, renounces his rights, and commits to preaching the gospel to win others to Christ.

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February 21, 2025

Exodus 4, Luke 7, Job 21, 1 Corinthians 8

Exodus 4: God gives Moses miraculous signs, appoints Aaron to speak for him, and sends him back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh. Luke 7: Jesus heals a centurion’s servant, raises a widow’s son, praises John the Baptist, and forgives a sinful woman. Job 21: Job challenges his friends, questioning why the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer and lamenting their empty comfort. 1 Corinthians 8: Paul teaches that idols are nothing, but believers should avoid causing others to stumble by eating food sacrificed to idols.

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February 20, 2025

Exodus 3, Luke 6, Job 20, 1 Corinthians 7

Exodus 3: God appears to Moses in a burning bush, calls him to lead Israel out of Egypt, and reveals His name as "I AM." Luke 6: Jesus teaches about the Sabbath, names His twelve apostles, heals the sick, and preaches about love, judgment, and obedience. Job 20: Zophar warns that the wicked may prosper briefly, but their downfall is inevitable and ordained by God. 1 Corinthians 7: Paul gives guidance on marriage, singleness, and devotion to God, emphasizing contentment in one's calling.

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