Memory Helper for the Book of Colossians
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In the picture: (the opposite page shows a drawing of an letter with addresses, stamp, and post mark) This is a letter written by Paul to the believers in the church at Colosse, a city in Phrygia which is now a part of Turkey. Paul is an apostle of Jesus to the Gentiles (people who are not Jewish). He writes this letter from a prison, probably in Rome. Timothy is with Paul, but probably not a co-author. Paul wants to warn the Colossians against a heresy that combined Greek philosophy and Jewish legalism that said a person needs more that Jesus for salvation. Jesus (the cross) is sufficient!! The theme of the letter is that Christ is all and in all (the stamp). The date of the writing is on the post mark on the envelope. The letter is addressed to the believers in Colosse (the saints are the faithful). Grace and peace are blessings from God made available to the believer because of the sacrifice of Jesus our Lord.
Word Definitions: 1: 1-2 apostle = Strong's # 652 “a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (with miraculous powers)” Timotheus = Strong's # 5095 “dear to God” (Timothy) saints = Strong's # 40 “sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated)” believers; separated from sin and set apart to God faithful = Strong's # 4103 “trustworthy” brethren = Strong's # 80 “a brother (lit or fig) near or remote” fellow believers Colosse = Strong's # 2857 “a city in Phrygia” grace = Strong's # 5485 “graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; lit or fig or spiritually; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)” peace = Strong's # 1515 “peace (lit or fig), by implication, prosperity” Lord = Strong's # 2962 “supreme in authority, controller; by implication, Mr. (as a respectful title)”
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About the Book
Have you found yourself struggling as you work to learn Scripture or teach it to your children? In an effort to make understanding and memorizing Scripture more doable, Memory Helper for the Book of Colossians takes a small portion of the Bible and tries to show what it would look like in a simple drawing. Almost every phrase is given something in the picture to hang on so that in remembering the picture, the verse is easier to understand and memorize. All ages can benefit from this technique of learning, from the young ones who hear the verses and use the pages to color, to older persons just wanting to hold more of God’s Word in their hearts. The side benefits are that vocabulary is expanded and observational skills are encouraged. Memory Helper covers the book of Colossians. Paul writes this letter to remind believers of the treasure that we have in Christ, and it seems especially pertinent for today. From creation to family relationships, philosophy and heresy, our hearts and our actions, Colossians is a magnificent love letter from God that enriches our lives. Our aim should be to know it as well as we are able. Memory Helper wants to help you do just that! The verses are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible for its majesty and ease of memorizing, and Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible by James Strong is employed for the Greek definitions of many of the words to ensure accurate meaning.
About the Author
Cindy Kolbo recognizes that understanding Scripture is essential yet sometimes difficult. She has found that memorizing parts of the Bible and passing it on to others is easier with these simple drawings. Cindy and her husband, Monte, have raised six children and live near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.