Catholic Community Bible Study

Colossians 1:24 to 2:12. A lot of time is spent on verses 24 and 25, then St. Paul warns them as he often does to beware of the false teachers. He contrasts the deity of Jesus and what he has revealed to the "traditions of men." Ouch. This one might sting a little!

Another LOADED study from St. Paul's colossal letter! More on the sacrifice of Jesus, the Christ-hymn of Colossians, Jesus as God, creator, sustainer, reconciler. Introduction of the very difficult passage in 1:24.

Colossians 1:1-14, Introduction, background, St. Paul's greeting, redemption, sin, ransom, punishment, Father's wrath, atonement, mercy, love... WOW there is a LOT to digest!

Chapter 4: Rejoice! Think about these things! The Lord is near! Trust! Surrender! St. Paul gives us the handbook for how to live our lives in Christ!

Philippians 2:17 through all of Chapter 3 St. Paul continues with the thought that we are to have the attitude of Jesus, he points to himself as one who follows Christ, to Timothy and Epaphroditus. We delve into Paul's uncertainty of his own salvation and how he is still running the race, giving everything up for Christ!

Chapter 2:5-16 Revisiting the great Christ Hymn in Chapter 2, answering questions about the incarnation, the Trinity, what did Jesus know, what happens to the Trinity and more. Then a few verses about grumbling and questioning our suffering and how Paul points us to Christ!

Philippians Chapter 2:1-13 This is one of the most important individual episodes we've ever posted--a deep dive into Jesus, his divinity, his humanity, and how we are supposed to follow his "attitude." The beautiful Christ Hymn of Philippians 2!!!

Philippians, Introduction and Chapter 1. The joy of following Jesus and the role of suffering with Jesus!

The remainder of Chapter 6: the Armor of God! Wow, is this loaded!!

Ephesians 6:5 through 14 Paul talks about the radical relationship between Master and Slave, and then introduces the Armor of God; the spiritual gear we all need for battle!

Chapter 4:22 to 5:8 St. Paul gives us tips and pointers and instructions on how to imitate Christ and renew our mind! Terrific, practical spiritual direction!

Ephesians Chapter 4:1-24 St. Paul tells us to be worthy of the name of Christ, in him is ONEness, he has given us graces (gifts, charisms) to spread the Gospel, and if we want to be one with him it requires renewal of the mind!

Ephesians 2:11 through all of Chapter 3. The amazing image of the Church as a temple with Jesus as the Capstone... Paul unveils the great mystery of the Jews uniting with the Gentiles in a new body... then Paul has a 3rd terrific prayer for the people at Ephesus!

Ephesians 1:5 to 2:10 The beautiful Theology and prayers of St. Paul, the plan and economy of God, faith and salvation FOR good works but not FROM good works...

Ephesians 1:1 through 1:10; the cyclical themes of Theology St. Paul will POUND ON throughout this beautiful epistle. Trinity, In Christ, Predestination, Grace, Mystery of Revelation, and Unity. All with the major emphasis of RIGHT RELATIONSHIP.

Introduction to Ephesians, make sure you have your bible handy, we will look at some of the history of St. Paul and the city of Ephesus!

The Final Episode; Joseph and the Famine, Curses and Blessings, Death and Burial

Repentance, Forgiveness, Reveal, and the Final Flight to Egypt!

Joseph, Famine, Brothers in Egypt, Hidden from the Brothers, the Tests

Joseph, Prisoners and Dreams, Pharoah and Dreams

Judah and Tamar... Joseph and Mrs. Potiphar! SUPER HUGH important chapters that impact all of salvation history!!

The descendants of Esau in Chapter 36, with the introduction of the Joseph story: the jealousies, the coat, the plot to murder, selling into slavery, the lies to Jacob

Attack of Dinah, Revenge by Brothers, Return to Bethel, Deborah the Nurse, Death of Isaac

God wrestling, Israel, The Meaning of the Name, Meeting with Esau

Jacob’s Children, Jacob’s Family Soap Opera, The Sheep Deceit, The Departure of Jacob, Rachel Steals an Idol, Covenant between