{"id":13598,"date":"2024-11-12T19:37:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T19:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hatfieldroadmethodist.org\/?p=13598"},"modified":"2024-11-27T17:48:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T17:48:48","slug":"day-3-colossians-chapter-1-verses-15-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hatfieldroadmethodist.org\/?p=13598","title":{"rendered":"Day 3 – Colossians Chapter 1 Verses 15 – 20 (God to his children comes)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Colossians Chapter 1 Verses 15 – 20<\/h2>\n

The Supremacy of the Son of God<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>15\u00a0<\/sup>The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.<\/span> 16\u00a0<\/sup>For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.<\/span> 17\u00a0<\/sup>He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.<\/span><\/p>\n

18\u00a0<\/sup>And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.<\/span> 19\u00a0<\/sup>For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,<\/span> 20\u00a0<\/sup>and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening Prayer<\/h2>\n

Lord, we thank you for your creation how everything knits together and is held in your hand. We thank you that you came as a human baby in order that we can return to you. Thank you that through your teachings you show us the way that we should live our lives. That through your death and resurrection we can know that we are part of your family. That we are loved cherished and given the promise of heaven. Amen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reflection<\/h2>\n

There is more than enough for several sermons in these few verses but I promised to be brief so…<\/p>\n

Although we celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas day it is good for us to be reminded,\u00a0 as we continue our Advent journey, who Jesus is.<\/p>\n

We can be tempted to just think of the coming of Jesus the baby at this time of year but that would be a mistake. Jesus is God the source of all that has, does and will exist and the one to which all things should be focused.<\/p>\n

Through him we learn how to be human. How to be what God wants us to be. He teaches us what it means and how to be the church. Not the buildings or the fellowship within the church but how we encourage all to come into a relationship with God.<\/p>\n

There is a worship song “Jesus be the centre” and in our reading today, in a few short verses, we see the ways in which Jesus is the center of reality. He has restored our relationship with God through his birth, death and resurrection.<\/p>\n

A time for your own reflection<\/h2>\n

Read the passage again and spend a little time thinking of how the passage speaks to you. The wonder of scripture is that there is always something new to discover and each passage speaks to us in our own need and circumstances.<\/p>\n

Only if you feel you want to – share your thoughts with someone. God inspires our thoughts and you never know, the person you share with may be waiting to hear what you have to say.<\/p>\n

Song<\/h2>\n

Here is the next song –<\/p>\n

“God to his children comes”<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A bouncy “country” tune today.<\/p>\n

Words: Chris Hancock<\/strong>
\nInspiration: Colossians Chapter 1 Verses 15 – 20<\/strong>
\nMusic: Generated on Suno.com
\n<\/strong>Vocals: A.I. voice.<\/strong><\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.hatfieldroadmethodist.org\/wptest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/God-to-his-children-comes.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

 <\/p>\n

[Verse 1]<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Before time, in the void,
\nThe word was and is God,
\nHe spoke and all things came to be,
\nLife to all things, he brought.<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]<\/strong><\/p>\n

He leaves his divine form,
\nThe Word dwells in our way,
\nThat he can speak and teach us all,
\nTo understand his ways.<\/p>\n

[Chorus]<\/strong><\/p>\n

With joy we see, a babys’ face,
\nThe eternal Fathers’ only Son:
\nHow full of truth, how full of grace,
\nGod to his children comes.<\/p>\n

[Verse 3]<\/strong><\/p>\n

By him were all things made;
\nHe holds them in his hand;
\nHe is the head of all that is,
\nThe sea, the sky, the land.<\/p>\n

[Chorus]<\/strong><\/p>\n

With joy we see, a babys’ face,
\nThe eternal Father’s only Son:
\nHow full of truth, how full of grace,
\nGod to his children comes.<\/p>\n

[Verse 4]<\/strong><\/p>\n

By him were all things made;
\nHe holds them in his hand;
\nHe is the head of all that is,
\nThe sea, the sky, the land.<\/p>\n

[Chorus]<\/strong><\/p>\n

With joy we see, a babys’ face,
\nThe eternal Father’s only Son:
\nHow full of truth, how full of grace,
\nGod to his children comes.<\/p>\n

[Verse 5]<\/strong><\/p>\n

The angels sing their songs,
\nTo tell of this childs’ birth,
\nThe love of our eternal God,
\nComes down to the earth.<\/p>\n

[Chorus]<\/strong><\/p>\n

With joy we see, a babys’ face,
\nThe eternal Father’s only Son:
\nHow full of truth, how full of grace,
\nGod to his children comes.<\/p>\n

Prayer<\/h2>\n

\"\"Loving God, as we read these words from scripture we can see how much you love us.<\/p>\n

The wonder of your divine form. The power of your creative nature. And yet you come to us your children to ensure that we are able to see you.<\/p>\n

We are indeed filled with joy as we look into the manger at Christmas and see the radiant face of the baby sleeping there. God of everything present with us on earth. Beyond our comprehension, understanding and explanation.<\/p>\n

So we simply bow our heads and worship you. Our God. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyrights<\/h2>\n

Reflections and Prayers<\/h3>\n

By Chris Hancock<\/p>\n

Songs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Words of the songs are by Chris Hancock
\nMusic generated on Suno.com
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Bible Readings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bible readings are from the New<\/a> International Version<\/a> (NIV)
\n<\/strong>Holy Bible, New International Version\u00ae, NIV\u00ae Copyright \u00a91973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.\u00ae<\/a> Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.<\/p>\n

Images<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Images where used are from pixabay.com and free for commercial use no attribution required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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