"Peace. Provision. Forgiveness. Yet who can truly be relied upon to deliver them? Paul shows how these can only come through Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God.
Join Mark Meynell as he unpacks Colossians and Philemon, and shows how to place our Christian confidence in the right place: the eternal Son of God, who died for us and reigns forever.
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul shows how peace, provision, and forgiveness — basic human needs — can never come to us through political, philosophical, mystical or religious systems. They only come through Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God.
Mark Meynell unpacks Colossians and Philemon, verse by verse in this expository guide which can be used as a daily devotional or for studying this letter in your church. It will excite ordinary Christians in their faith, equip teachers and preachers in their work, and help us all to root our confidence in the right place.
You can read through this book as a normal book...work through it as part of your daily Bible-reading routine using the questions for reflection at the end of each chapter...or use it to help you teach this book of the Bible, whether in small groups or from the pulpit.
Written for people of every age and stage, from enquirers to new believers to pastors and teachers, this flexible resource is for you to:
- READ: As a guide to these gripping events, helping you to see Christ and marvel at God's power, plans and love.
- FEED: As a daily devotional to help you grow in Christ as you read and meditate on this portion of God's word.
- LEAD: As notes to aid you in explaining, illustrating and applying this book as you preach or lead a Bible study.
Whoever you are, and however you use it, this is...Colossians & Philemon for You.
Review
"Colossians and Philemon for You does a great job of bridging the gap between first-century Colossae and our world today. It makes God's word clear, but more than that, it reveals its relevance. This is a word for our age, and Mark Meynell has done a fine job of showing that in an engaging and compelling way." — Tim Chester, Pastor of Grace Church, Boroughbridge, in North Yorkshire, faculty member of Crosslands Training and author of Enjoying God.Mark Meynell served in a church in Sheffield before moving to Kampala, Uganda to train pastors. He now lives in Maidenhead with his wife Rachel and two children. He is on the Staff of Langham Partnership and an honorary Curate at All Souls Langham Place in London.
