1. [re]discover Colossians

2. The motto of the Cross of Christ “So that others may live” Colossians 2

3. supremacy ministry gratitude assurance [re]discover reconciliation Life in CHRIST prayer

4. You will never find more than what you find in Jesus You will never need more because he completes you Colossians 2

5. “What was Jesus doing when he died on the cross?” Colossians 2

6. Circumcision served as the mark of their acceptance with God. It was a little operation that had a major significance. This external sign and rite declared, “You belong. You are accepted into this family. You are one of us.” Colossians 2 Christ offers us acceptance (v. 13) Through the cross:

7. “In Christ, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, the new creation counts for everything.” Walter A Elwell Evangelical Dictionary of the Bible Colossians 2 Christ offers us acceptance (v. 13) Through the cross:

8. Are you “in”? Have I received God’s acceptance? Colossians 2 Christ offers us acceptance (v. 13) Through the cross:

9. Christ offers us forgiveness of sin (v. 14) Colossians 2 Christ offers us acceptance (v. 13) Through the cross: “Here's the gospel: you're more sinful than you ever dared believe; you're more loved than you ever dared hope.” Tim Keller Reason for God

10. Christ offers us forgiveness of sin (v. 14) Colossians 2 Christ offers us acceptance (v. 13) Through the cross: Christ offers us victory over evil (v. 15)

11. “A s Jesus died on the cross he was absorbing all the world’s evil and sin. And as he absorbed it, he overcame it, exposing and exhausting evil’s power. As he was being led down the path of the cross, stripped and defeated, he was actually stripping the powers of darkness, winning the victory over sin and evil.” Matt Woodley Colossians 2

12. “One day all of our sad stories will become untrue.” J. R. R. Tolkien Lord of the Rings Colossians 2

13. Jesus went fearlessly, loyally and aggressively, to the cross and he devastated evil. Ultimately, although these forces can scare you and wound you, they cannot, and never will be able to, destroy you or God’s good creation “… because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4

14. Do you want to be rescued ?

15. [re]discover Colossians