Parents' Corner | September 2, 2019
Dear Parents,
Paul wrote his letter to the church at Colossae not long after he arrived in Rome as a prisoner. The letter served to correct false teaching in the church and to encourage right living among believers. Focus on verses 15-20, in which Paul described who Jesus is.
Paul’s teaching to the Colossians was important because the believers were trying to figure out what it meant to follow Jesus. They were struggling to understand the gospel and discern what is really true. These are the same questions we face as believers today: Who is Jesus? What is the gospel? What is true about God and about myself?
Keep these points in mind as you talk about this Bible story with your kids.
- Jesus is the image of the invisible God. (Col. 1:15) If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. His life and teaching tell us what is true about God. He reflects God’s character. (See Heb. 1:3.) Jesus Himself said, “The one who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
- Jesus is Creator. (Col. 1:16-17) Because He created everything, He is in charge of everything—even invisible things! He controls and sustains all things. Because He is at the center, we can take comfort in Him even when life is hard.
- Jesus is King. (Col. 1:18) The reality is that we live in God’s kingdom. If we live for ourselves instead of Him, we sin. Sin is rebellion against the King. We deserve to die for our sin, but the good news—the gospel—is that Jesus came to save sinners.
As you share with your kids this week, help them see Paul made much of Jesus because Jesus is better. Paul encouraged believers by reminding them that Jesus is great. Jesus is God’s Son, and He died on the cross to rescue people from sin. The gospel is true, and Jesus is all we need.
God Bless,
David Feiser
Family Ministry Director
The Well Community Church
Family Starting Points
Scripture Memory: 1 Chronicles 16:9-10
“Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.”
Big Picture Question:
When should we tell others about Jesus? We should always tell other about Jesus even when it is hard.
Bible Story: "Paul made Much of Jesus” (Colossians 1:15-2:3)
- Paul was a prisoner in Rome.
- Paul wrote a letter to the Colossian believers.
- Paul said that Jesus is most important.
Family Discussion Starters:
- What book tells us what is true about Jesus?
- Why is Jesus most important?
- Who is someone you can tell the good news about Jesus?
Family Activity:
- Write Jesus is most important! On a poster board and post it prominently in your home. Challenge family members to think of reasons Jesus is most important. Use Colossians 1 to help you get started. Write down each reason on the sign. Add to the sign all week. At the end of the week, invite friends over and show them the sign. See if they have any reasons that you can add to your sign!
Next Week:
- “Paul’s Letter to Philemon” (Philemon 1:8-22)
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