Sunday School Lesson for May 9, 2010: An Established Community (Colossians 2:1-12)

Psalm 133 (English Standard Version)



When Brothers Dwell in Unity



A Song of(A) Ascents: .of David.



1Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when(B) brothers dwell in unity![a]
2It is like the precious(C) oil on(D) the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on(E) the collar of his robes!
3It is like(F) the dew of(G) Hermon,
which falls on(H) the mountains of Zion!
For there the LORD(I) has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.



Ecclesiastes 4:12 (English Standard Version)



12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.



Matthew 18:19-20 (New International Version)



19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."



1 Peter 3:7 (New International Version)



7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.





My apologies. I’m doing it again. Giving too many verses. Yep. Sure did. Why? In the lesson below, Paul states that the reason he works so hard on the behalf of the believers in Colossae is so that they will be united. And why does he want them united? So that they will have ‘the riches of complete understanding’. So ‘that they may know the Mystery of God, namely, Christ’. Wow! …. Wow! A few weeks ago I talked about having a place alone to seek God. How that time spent in prayer to God would result in the intersection of Heaven and Earth (you!). Remember? But the Bible also teaches that we must not forsake the assembling of ourselves with one another. Why? Because God inhabits our collective praise. The Chinese translate Psalms 22:3 thusly: ‘The Lord takes the praise of Israel and sits down in it like a chair.’ So, where the Body of Christ is in unity, Heaven is there. All of Heaven in all of its splendor. The fullness of the Godhead is there in all of It’s Majesty. And…. Your brothers and sisters are there (here). Visibly sharing the invisible. And becoming indivisible in the process. Oh! And brothers.. pay attention to I Peter 3:7. Want your prayers answered? Then, be at one with your wife. She is a co-heir with you of the riches of Eternity. Rejoice!. Enjoy the Lesson. See you in Church!



Psalm 22:3 (King James Version)



3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel