Messages

The Colossian Christians are called to live out their faith in Christ in their homes and as they engage with a watching world with wisdom and grace.

Jehovah-Shalom is derived from two key components: Jehovah (or Yahweh), which is the personal name of God in the Old Testament, and Shalom, which means “peace” in Hebrew. Together, the name Jehovah-Shalom translates to “The Lord is Peace.”

Jesus tells His followers to make disciples, baptizing them—but what does baptism have to do with discipleship? It shows the world that we identify with Jesus, and it’s also a doorway to understanding our own identity as we follow Him.

Only God’s love, displayed through His people, can truly transform the darkness around us.

Out of an overflow of their relationship with Jesus, the Colossian Christians were to grow in Christlikeness as they deeply and practically put off sin and put on godliness.

Jehovah-M’Keddesh (sometimes written as Yahweh-M’Kaddesh) translates to “The Lord Who Sanctifies” or “The Lord Who Makes Holy.” This name reflects God’s role in sanctifying or setting apart His people for holiness and service. It emphasizes God’s active role in purifying and consecrating His followers to live according to His will.

The first step in making disciples is to pray that the Lord would show you a believer you could walk with, ask them to join you in following Jesus, then engage them in growing together.