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Ep 059 (S3E15) Kept Taut by Hope: Colossians Pt 1

• John • Season 3 • Episode 15

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References:

  • Intro: Paul, Epaphras, Onesimus, Philemon
    • Tradition has Epaphras as 1st Bishop, Philemon 2nd (?)
    • The church at Laodicea, their letter, Rev 3:14-22
  • Colossians 1:1-8
    • Faith
    • Love
    • Hope v 5
      • ἀπόκειμαι (ap-ok'-i-mahee) - reserved
        • to be laid away, laid by, reserved for one, awaiting him
        • Check out MSG translation of v 5
      • Recall Heb 6:19 - anchor
  • Colossians 1:9-14
    • Paul’s prayer:
      • complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
        • v 10
      • That you will be strengthened with all his glorious power
        • Endurance - ὑπομονή
        • Patience - μακροθυμία
      • Transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of His dear Son