A little digging in Colossians discovers some details about Epaphras, a minor character in the New Testament, but a main character in Colossae and an exemplary leader for us today. Two passages tell us about him, Colossians 1:3–8 and 4:12–13. A Faithful Evangelist (Colossians 1:3–8) Paul reminded the Colossians they learned the gospel from Epaphras,… Read More »
From 1 Corinthians 12:12–26, Ephesians 4:15–16, and Colossians 2:18–19 Once upon a time, there was a heavenly Head. It cleansed a body for itself with blood and would remove the remains of filth in time. The Head guided the body with its authority, spirit, and words. The body listened to the Head, held fast, and… Read More »
“Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Not only did Jesus teach His disciples how to pray (Luke 11:2–4; cf. Matt 6:9–13), but he also gave an example for us in His “High Priestly Prayer” in John 17. In other Scriptures, His apostles spoke by His authority and the Spirit to leave us example prayers… Read More »