The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, the Word of GodEsimerkki

Instructions for Daily Reading Each day as you engage the Scripture, we recommend following this pattern of devotional reading. [Take a brief moment of silence to quiet your heart.] 1\. Read the Scripture aloud. 2\. Seek out where King Jesus is at work in the Scripture. 3\. Pray over the Scripture. 4\. Discern how this Scripture impacts your life. [Demonstrate loyalty to Jesus in one tangible way today.] _____________________________________________________________________________ Daily Reading - Collossians 1:15-20 Discussion & Reflection: In Colossians 1, Paul summarizes the purpose and requisite sacrifice of Jesus in verse 19, which says, “19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” How did Jesus bring reconciliation to humanity? What does that mean for you in your daily life?