*This weekly newsletter will share about the Bible Breakdown podcast, things about RLC, and my favorite things from around the web. My prayer is it will help you know God better.
Hello friends. Happy Saturday!
Spring reminds us of growth, and Colossians 1 points us to what true spiritual growth looks like. Paul centers everything on the person and work of Jesus. This chapter lifts our eyes to see Christ in His fullness. It calls us to build our lives on Him alone.
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Colossians 1:15–17 (NLT)
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation. 16 for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see- such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. 17 He existed before anything else and he holds all creation together."
Observation: This chapter presents one of the clearest pictures of who Jesus is. He is not just a teacher but the Creator and Sustainer of all things. Everything exists through Him and for Him. Paul emphasizes that Jesus is the head of the church and the source of salvation. The mystery of the gospel is that Christ now lives within believers. This truth changes everything about identity and purpose.
Application: Make Jesus the center of your life, not just a part of it.
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, that You are above all things and still choose to dwell in me. Help me live each day with You at the center of everything I do.
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📣 Sermon/Testimony. Jonah Sermon Series Part 3. (Tim Mackie)
This sermon explores Jonah’s prayer from inside the fish, showing how God’s discipline can actually be an act of mercy. Mackie emphasizes that God allows hardship not to destroy us, but to bring us back to Him. The message reframes suffering as something God can use to rescue and restore.
🤔 Apologetics. Is There Any Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible? (J. Warner Wallace) This video explores the Bible's reliability and why it can be trusted as a historical and spiritual document. It highlights manuscript evidence, consistency, and fulfilled prophecy as reasons for confidence in Scripture. The message strengthens faith by showing that belief in the Bible is supported by solid evidence.
🧠 Mental Health. Finding Purpose and Meaning to Overcome Depression. (Therapy in a Nutshell) This video discusses how emotional reasoning can lead people to believe something is true simply because it feels true. It emphasizes separating feelings from facts and grounding beliefs in reality. This is essential in apologetics, where truth must be based on evidence and reason rather than emotion.
✍️ Deeper Study. The Gog and Magog Invasion. (The Naked Bible - Dr. Michael Heiser) This teaching focuses on the problem of evil and how it fits within a Christian worldview. The speaker explains that the existence of evil does not disprove God but actually points toward a moral framework that requires Him. It helps believers understand suffering in a way that strengthens faith rather than weakening it.
📚 Book Recommendation. The Rational Bible: Genesis. (Dennis Prager) A thoughtful and accessible commentary on Genesis from a rational perspective. This book walks through the book of Genesis with a focus on meaning, context, and practical insight. Dennis Prager helps readers understand not just what the text says but also why it matters in everyday life. It encourages deeper thinking about Scripture and strengthens confidence in the Bible’s wisdom. For Christians, it serves as a helpful companion for studying one of the most foundational books of the Bible.
✍️ Quote of the Week That Makes You Think
Norman Geisler- “The Bible is not only true; it is the ultimate standard of truth.”
🤪 Dad Joke of the week
Why don’t people argue much in May?
Because they’re too busy trying to plant good ideas.
🤪 Meme of the week
When we see Jesus clearly, everything else falls into place. This chapter reminds us that He is not just important—He is everything. Life makes the most sense when it is built around Him. Keep your focus there this week.
