Look at the Book

How does Paul’s greeting to the Galatians convey the seriousness of the letter that follows? What makes the greeting unique?

Paul opens his letter to the Galatians with an incredible statement of his authority. Why does he do that?

What is an apostle, and how does the authority of an apostle change the way we should read the letters of Paul?

Who was Paul before God made him an apostle? What can we learn from his life, conversion, and death?

In his glorious letter to the Colossians, what was the most foundational truth Paul wanted to communicate?

What do Paul’s final words in the letter to the Colossians reveal about his priorities and about his deep affection for the saints in that city?

Christians should labor in prayer. They should be like athletes in prayer who struggle for the glory of God and the good of others.

How do the greetings in Paul’s letters serve the connectedness of the church? And how might Christians better greet one another in Christ today?

In the providence of God, even the events that we view as obstacles work to advance the gospel. God turns barriers into blessings.

What does it mean to have your speech seasoned with salt? Salt-seasoned words reveal the gospel of grace to those who have not yet tasted it.

How should Christians pray for preachers of the gospel? Pray that God would open doors for his word to be proclaimed boldly and fruitfully.

What should characterize the Christian prayer life? Steadfastness, watchfulness, and thanksgiving.

Paul leaves the shell of slavery in place, but guts it from the inside. How then should Christians today orient to slavery?

All Christian work is done for the Lord. No matter where you work or what you do for work, “Christ is your Lord, not any man.”

If perfect love casts out fear, what does it mean to fear the Lord, and how does that motivate sincere obedience?

People-pleasing is evil because it’s born of a duplicitous heart. But is there such a thing as good people-pleasing?

Wives, children, citizens, church members, and slaves first submit to God, and then for his sake, submit to human authorities.

Christians should aim to think about everything in light of Scripture. How then should Christians think about slavery?

Fathers, do not discourage your children with excessive demands. Instead, encourage your kids by teaching them to hope in God.

Why should parents diligently teach their children to obey? Because the Lord takes delight in the glad-hearted obedience of children.

What does it mean for a husband to become embittered toward his wife? How can we overcome such bitterness?

Wives who trust the Lord are fearless. How does this confidence in Christ affect how they relate to their earthly husbands?

God saw his created order for marriage as good. What order did he intend, and why do godly women joyfully submit to their husbands?

Why should Christian wives submit to their husbands? What does it mean for a wife to submit to her husband “as is fitting in the Lord”?

We do not belong to this world, nor to the things of this world. How then shall we live out our time in this world?