Uniting Heaven and Earth: Christ in Philippians and Colossians — The Preeminence of Christ — Head of the Body (the Church)

Join us as we study the Bible Study Guide for the first quarter of 2026 called Uniting Heaven and Earth: Christ in Philippians and Colossians. We are studying the lesson for week 8 called The Preeminence of Christ.    

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✝️As dívidas não afetam apenas o bolso — também impactam a mente, os relacionamentos, a saúde emocional e a vida espiritual. A Bíblia trata desse tema com seriedade porque a dívida rouba parte da liberdade que Deus deseja conceder aos Seus filhos.Nesta apresentação, você aprenderá:

• O que a Bíblia ensina sobre dívidas, consumo e liberdade cristã

• ⚠️ As principais causas das preocupações financeiras

• Sinais claros de estresse financeiro

• ❓ Perguntas bíblicas essenciais para avaliar compras antes de gastar

• Por que o crédito fácil pode se tornar uma armadilha perigosa

• ️ Passos práticos para planejar e eliminar dívidas

• ️ Os resultados espirituais, emocionais e familiares de uma vida sem dívidasA Palavra de Deus nos lembra:

“O que toma emprestado é servo do que empresta.” (Provérbios 22:7)“A ninguém devais coisa alguma, a não ser o amor.” (Romanos 13:8)

Este estudo é um convite à disciplina, responsabilidade e confiança em Deus, conduzindo à verdadeira paz de espírito e independência cristã.

Assista, reflita e dê passos concretos rumo à liberdade financeira que honra a Deus.

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Could the key to a stronger ministry be as simple as taking better care of yourself? Ramon J. Canals outlines seven practical, faith-rooted habits-from handwritten scripture to daily exercise and rest—that help pastors stay healthy, focused, and spiritually vibrant in service.

Head of the Body (the Church)

Read Ephesians 1:22 and Colossians 2:10. What does "head" mean in these passages? What does Paul mean when he calls Jesus the "head of the church" (Eph. 5:23)?

It is natural to speak of the head in a metaphorical sense in reference to a leadership position, as reflected in countless languages across the globe. We find similar use throughout the Old and New Testaments. Notice how "head" is used in the following verses:

1. Exodus 18:25--Moses chose "able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens."
2. Numbers 31:26--"the heads of the fathers' houses" (ESV).
3. Deuteronomy 28:13--God will make Israel "the head, and not the tail" if they will obey Him.
4. Isaiah 7:8--"For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin."
5. Hosea 1:11--"The children of Judah and the children of Israel shall ... appoint for themselves one head" (NKJV).
6. Micah 3:9--"You heads of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel" (NKJV).
7. 1 Corinthians 11:3--"The head of every man is Christ."

Thus, Christ as the head of the church provides leadership, guidance, and nourishment for the church's unity and growth (see Col. 2:19).

Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Here also Paul describes the church as a "body." What other aspects of the church are conveyed by this metaphor?

Just as the body cannot live without the head, when a part of the body is lost or injured, life can be much more difficult. We often don't recognize how important something is until we lose it.

If you had to give up a limb or an eye, what would you choose? What does this tell you about how vital each person is as a member of the church?

On the 30th anniversary of Southwestern Adventist University’s (SWAU) "Hoops Classic” high school tournament, Dustin Comm visits Keene, Texas, to see the tournament for himself and learn about its history. He’s joined by SWAU’s head men’s basketball coach and athletic director, Tyler Wooldridge, and vice president of student services, James The. The guys discuss the tournament’s origins, which parallels the inception of SWAU's intercollegiate sports program; the goal was letting Adventist kids know there was a place they could play at the next level without compromising Sabbath beliefs. 

They talk about why so many out of state teams come each year, the top teams to watch at the 2026 tournament, and some of the best teams and players over the history of the tournament. The guys reflect on the experience created for athletes, and what they’re most proud of about this tournament.

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