Reconciliation and Hope

Paul continues the theme of reconciliation, which was so vividly highlighted in Colossians 1:20 (see Lesson 8, Thursday). There he described its cosmic scope, while what follows it becomes personal and individual. Through His death on the cross, Jesus has accomplished reconciliation for everyone and everything, especially human beings, who were alienated from the life of God through sin, but now can be reconciled to Him through faith. The process of individual reconciliation is unpacked in this week's passage. As with the cosmic sphere, it happens through the death of Christ. On the individual level, the cross, far from being a passive symbol, becomes an active reality, with God's love transforming people as they hear the gospel and receive Christ Himself, the hope of glory. Paul also talks about "the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations" (Col. 1:26, NKJV). What is this mystery, and what all does it envision--for the individual and for the universe? How does this "mystery" relate to the gospel that Paul has so passionately proclaimed? #Deeper #SabbathSchoolBibleStudy #PastorRobGee #PastorRobertoGuerreroSr. #HopeForTheJourney If you want to support the ministry, you can leave a donation on my CashApp below: $PastorRobGee Thanks for liking, commenting, subscribing and sharing our videos, Pastor Rob Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/RobertoGuerreroS