SERMON TITLE:

Thankful for the Light

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Message Title

Thankful for the Light

Where in the Bible

Colossians 1:9-17

The Principle

Give thanks for the Father for being qualified in the Light

Message Summary:

Key Verse:

"...giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light." — Colossians 1:12

pray

1 MINUTE

Take a moment to open with prayer.

Praise God.
Pray for others.
Pray for yourself.

Prayer

Lord, help me to understand your Word and learn thankfulness as I study what it means to be qualified in the Light

Study

5-10 MINUTES

Today's Bible Reading:

Colossians 1:12-14

Preeminence of Christ

9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

Reflection:

For further study, check out these Bible passages

Ephesians 1:7
1 Peter 2:9
Romans 8:17

Word of Truth Devotion

surrender

Self Evaluation:

How can I prioritize this truth in my life this week?

Prayer

Jesus, I thank you for qualifying me, delivering me, conveying and redeeming as a saint in the Light. Continue to teach me thankfulness for what you have already accomplished on the cross.

3 MINUTES

TALK IT OVER

Family Devotion or Group Discussion Questions

In Colossians 1:13, Paul speaks of being transferred to the kingdom of the Son. What does it mean to live as citizens of this kingdom, and how does this affect our worldview and priorities as Christians?

What does it mean to be redeemed through Christ, as mentioned in Colossians 1:14?

Colossians 1:12 emphasizes giving thanks to the Father for our inheritance and redemption. How does gratitude shape our spiritual lives and our understanding of God’s work in our lives?

5-10 MINUTES

Share WITH SOMEONE

Share what you've learned:

Who is one person you can share this truth with today?

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1 MINUTES

serve

Practical application:

Consider putting this truth into action by serving others this weekend at church.

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