READING COLOSSIANS--MEETING GOD

I am preaching and teaching in Colossians this month.  I am suggesting to our people that they read the chapter for the week, and I will be preaching/teaching in that chapter that week.

I am having them look at the whole book, the whole chapter, and then each day, reading til something especially speaks to them.  In this way, God may speak in a different way to some than He has done before, as they read the Word in a different way than some have ever done before.

Here is the format that I gave people in our church, if they desire to use it.  I give it to you if it might be helpful to you.  For a different book of the Bible, you can adapt it as necessary.

Bon appetit.

LEARNING FROM COLOSSIANS

“Suggestions for reading/study time”

 

Begin each day with a prayer for God’s guidance, such as this one:  “Speak LORD, for your servant is listening.”  (1 Samuel 3:9) 

Week #1

·        Day one—Read all of Colossians in one sitting, if possible.

·        Day two—Read all of chapter 1.

·        The remaining days of the week—Read in chapter 1 until something strikes you or perks your interest.  Then stop, think about what strikes you and ask God to show you why He drew that to your attention. 

Week #2

·        Day one—Read all of Colossians, chapter 2.

·        Other days—Read in chapter 2 until something strikes you.  Think about that thought—meditate on it—spend time with it. 

Week #3

·        Day one—Read Colossians 3.

·        Other days—continue reading ch. 3 until something perks your interest.  Do as before. 

Week #4

·        Read Colossians 4

·        Other days—same format 

If you choose, you may keep a notebook or journal each day with what especially spoke to you.  That can be a record of what God said to you each day. 

I will be preaching each Sunday (February 10, 17, 24, March 3) from the chapter of Colossians that we are reading through.  I will also be doing Bible study at other services that week from that chapter.