Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 1:17

God did not design you to be strong on your own. You were made to need Him. And even when we don't feel like we need Him, He is always with you, meeting all your needs. Even when we aren't aware of it, He is constantly speaking to our hearts, drawing us to Him. This seven day plan will help you tune into His presence and remember you're never alone.

Learning the secret of Christian contentment is the necessary pursuit of every Christ follower. Why? Contentment allows each pursuer the opportunity to live in freedom, unencumbered, and at God’s disposal for His purpose. Many Christians rarely experience the daily foretaste of heaven that the Holy Spirit lives within us to provide. This week, you are invited to taste the fullness of joy that Christian contentment brings your life.

Justice is part of the character and nature of God, and to live justly we must encounter God in a personal and powerful way. Live Justly is an in-depth scriptural and practical study to help people live justly in 6 key areas of life: advocacy, prayer, consumption, generosity, creation care, and relationships.

What would it look like to really follow the Holy Spirit by putting Jesus first in life? The book of Colossians is about the person of first importance-Jesus Christ. It is all about Him because He is the supreme One.

The first disciples of Jesus were first-hand witnesses of his life, passion, death, and resurrection. They were privileged to see him in the flesh, to savor his ministry and miracles, and to worship the exalted Christ who conquered sin, death, and hell in providing a way of salvation for all of us. This is the Jesus they proclaimed, and that we have believed in through their witness.

As we praise God today, let's keep in mind the heavenly worship service we'll one day take part in: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain . . . !” (see Revelation 5:11-12). Here's how we praise, says Charles Spurgeon: “We simply say what [God] is! ‘You are this and You are that.’ There is no other praise.” Why not invite friends and family to “join the chorus” with you?

How can we clearly distinguish God’s voice? By creating a culture of wisdom and faith as a safe place for developing spiritual discernment and receiving God’s revelation. Foundational elements include: (1) authentic faith, (2) Godly core values, (3) walking in Christ’s authority, (4) walking in community, and (5) powerful proclamations. Ultimately, God’s revelation transforms us so we can embody Christ to the world. The holy progression is relationship, revelation, incarnation.

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it with clear, concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Colossians, Kris Langham guides us as we learn who Jesus is and how to follow Him today. We’ll also get great insight on God’s directions for marriage and work, and what it means to be remade in His image. Plus the Bible’s antidote to weird Christianity! Welcome to Colossians Explained.

Scripture tells us to "always be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within us." This study encourages believers to do just that: to be prepared. But as we grow in our faith, this preparation should go beyond just sharing our personal story of the saving grace of Jesus, which is a wonderful story to share. We should also be prepared to logically defend our convictions.

Join Pulse as we spend seven days looking at what the Bible says about justice, equality, and reconciliation as part of the Year of the Bible. It’s time to let the Word speak.