Articles for tag: Tychicus

August 5, 2019

Lesson for August 11, 2019: Pray Enough? (Colossians 4:2-13)

Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 8 (weeks 29-31; July 21–August 11, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ________ Lesson Aim: Encourage and help one another by being devoted to prayer. ________ By Mark Scott The lesson title asks a question. The implied subject is “You.” Thus, “Do you pray enough?” Most of us would have to answer, “No.” But God is hurt by our distance and preoccupation with other

February 18, 2013

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Bible Study Theology & Bible

Lesson for February 24, 2013: Disciplined for Life (Colossians 4)

This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone When reading Colossians, it is important to remember that this is another of Paul”s letters written from prison. This makes every word even more meaningful. In this final lesson of our current study, his counsel is especially challenging. Principles Colossians 4:2-6 Prayer has always been of great importance to Christ”s followers. Jesus is our perfect example. He taught his disciples to pray during the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:5-14) and demonstrated prayer”s importance throughout