Jesus Changes People

In these three verses, Paul will mention three different elements that are of Christ. The peace of Christ, the message of Christ, and the name of Christ. These elements help define what Christian relationships within the Church should look like. Paul also says that singing psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit are actually forms of teaching, warning, and offer wisdom. What does he mean exactly? Join Ken and Mike as they talk about how whatever we do comes from our relationship with Jesus. They also veer into times they lost their cool, dynamic duos, and pondering why worship leaders stay away from writing worship songs from certain passages in scripture.

Passage: Colossians 3:15-17

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Paul moves from listing vices to now listing virtues. His plea to live these positive virtues will be difficult without a distinction between the old and new life. These positive admonitions are not to be lived out by the old life or from the flesh, those are put away. Join Mike and Ken as they work their way through this passage, which deals with topics, like does God pick some and not pick others; what is forgiveness and reconciliation; and what does it mean to be holy and dearly loved. Also, if biblical measurements of length confuse you, you’re not the only one. The guys tackle them in this week’s question from a listener.

Passage: Colossians 3:12-14

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Barbarians, Scythians, and a wardrobe change. Oh, my! Paul begins a transition from a list of vices to virtues. In this transitional section, he encourages the Colossians to take off the vices because they hide the image of God in them, and to put on the virtues which make that image visible to those around them. This encouragement has just as much power and meaning for us today. Join Ken and Mike as they discuss old selves, new selves, religious and cultural distinctions, wardrobe changes, true unity in Christ, field day, and buffets.

Passage: Colossians 3:9-11

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How do you deal with lists of things you shouldn’t do? Paul in this passage gives two lists of things that those who’ve given themselves to Jesus shouldn’t do. How we tackle these lists will tell us a lot about what we believe our identity to be. If Paul is encouraging us to clean house in our personal lives, how does he suggest we go about it? Join Mike and Ken as they discuss Paul’s transition to practical actions that are important for those who’ve been changed by Jesus. Also, this episode drops the week before Easter, so what will be the Did You Know? And the guys tackle another challenging Easter Question from a Listener.

Passage: Colossians 3:5-8

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In this portion of His letter, Paul reminds the Colossians of what they once were, but no longer are. Then tells them what they now are and finishes by sharing with them what they will be. And all of this depends on their union with Jesus. From this, we learn that Christians have a new dimension to their life. This dimension isn’t some secret skill or knowledge, but is actually a person, Jesus. Paul is very clear that Jesus isn’t just a part of someone’s life, but is their life. Join Ken and Mike as they discuss where our minds and hearts should be focused and why; what it means to be hidden with Jesus; and for us to appear with Him in glory. Also, hear the guys help a listener who would like to know where to find their video podcast.

Passage: Colossians 3:1-4

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Don’t listen to this episode. Gotcha! We see things like don’t do this or don’t do that, and we’re immediately drawn in. Are they trying to keep me from having fun? Is it really that dangerous? In this portion of Paul’s letter, he encourages the Colossians to not be drawn back in by the don’ts, the rules, and the commands that seem wise, but really lack any value in helping them live a better life. Actually, he’s concerned that in living a life under these systems will cause the Colossians to lose the experience of their connection to Jesus. Join Mike and Ken as they discuss religion, legalism, our death with Jesus, the temptation of the don’ts, and an enormous Bible.

Passage: Colossians 2:20-23

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The guys are back in the saddle, and ready to keep trekking through the letter to the Colossians. Paul’s been talking about all that Christians have because of their union with Jesus, and now he gives some practical action that should flow from this understanding. Paul also gets a little sarcastic and snarky, talking about the people who delight in judging, false humility, worship of angels, and disqualifying people who don’t do things as they prescribe. He reminds us that we grow because of our connection to Jesus and being in His body, the Church. Join Mike and Ken as they discuss these four verses and why it’s so important for imitations to not distract us when we can have the real thing, Jesus. Uh oh, it’s also the week of Saint Patrick’s Day, so who knows where things will end up?

Passage: Colossians 2:16-19

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The guys have been cranking through Colossians, and thought it would be a good week to take a pause. What better way to pause, then by reliving some of the past Listener Questions? Join Ken and Mike, as they answer for us again questions from these 5 episodes:

Season 1 - Episode 12 - March 21, 2022 - Finding Jesus
Season 1 - Episode 16 - April 18, 2022 - Feeding on Jesus
Season 1 - Episode 24 - June 13, 2022 - The Sheep Know His Voice
Season 1 - Episode 34 - August 22, 2022 - Bearing Fruit That Will Last
Season 1 - Episode 36 - September 5, 2002 - Life Enabled by the Holy Spirit

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Following the statements that all fullness was in Jesus, and that those in Christ also have been brought to fullness, Paul now lays out how that is possible. It’s through the spiritual change that comes from union with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. Paul also shares just how forgiven and secure Christians are because of what Jesus has done. Join Mike and Ken as they seek to clarify the illustrations used, and why these verses are meaningful for us today. Along the way, you might learn something new about Mike, and discover why Ken might be on the verge of inventing flubber.

Passage: Colossians 2:11-15

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Paul warns the Colossians about hollow and deceptive philosophy, but instead of describing what to look out for, he says their best defense is to understand the fullness that exists in Jesus and in them. The words surely encouraged the Colossians and empowered them to live confidently. Join Ken and Mike as they discuss how these powerful and encouraging words are words we need to hear today. They may also stumble in to conversation about Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Valentines, and Adam Ant.

Passage: Colossians 2:8-10

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