Download Audio The all-sufficient Christ gives freedom from human regulations Colossians, Chapter 2, verses 6-15 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one […]
Download Audio Colossians, Chapter 2, verses 16-23 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Do not […]
Download Audio PART THREE Jesus Is Sufficient for Our Christian Lives The all-sufficient Christ gives power for holy living Colossians, Chapter 3, verses 1-11 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things […]
Download Audio Colossians, Chapter 3, verses 12-17 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds […]
Download Audio The all-sufficient Christ sanctifies our family relationships Colossians, Chapter 3, verses 18-25 and Chapter 4, verse 1 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do […]
Download Audio The all-sufficient Christ enables us to live lives of prayer and wisdom Colossians, Chapter 4, verses 2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am […]
Download Audio PART TWO Paul’s Plea for Onesimus Philemon, Chapter 1, verses 8-21 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—I […]
Download Audio PART ONE Greeting and Thanksgiving Philemon, Chapter 1, verses 1-7 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: Grace to you and peace from God […]
Download Audio The WELS Mission for the Visually Impaired presents The Peoples Bible – Philemon. By Harlyn J. Kuschel. Published by Northwestern Publishing House, Copyright 1986, Second edition, 2000. INTRODUCTION TO PHILEMON Only 4 of Saint Paul’s 13 epistles are addressed to individuals (1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy, Titus, Philemon). Of these four, Philemon is easily the […]
Download Audio PART FOUR Thanks and Final Greetings Joyful thanks for a gift of love Philippians, Chapter 4, verses 10-20 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because […]