Emmaus

“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ” (Col. 2:8 NKJV). Here the apostle Paul gives a strong warning about a deadly peril that is quite common in our day. We need to pay attention to this verse. It tells us about the nature of the peril, the naming of the peril, and the negating of the peril. Nature of the peril - “Cheat.” The word mean

“For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him” (Gen. 18:19 NKJV). Fatherhood is not merely a biological role; it is a divine calling. In Gen. 18:19, God reveals why He chose Abraham: because Abraham would lead his children and guide his household in the ways of the Lord. This verse is a blueprint for

“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you” (Col. 1:3 NKJV). The greetings in the letters of the apostle Paul are often filled with many instructive comments. The greeting to Colossians is no different. Thus, we want to note the practice of Paul, the phrase of Paul, and the praying of Paul. Practice of Paul – “We give thanks to God.” The apostle Paul was in the habit of thanking God. This is a good habit which honors God. It also

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Phil. 3:10 NKJV). The Apostle Paul desired to know four important things about the Lord Jesus Christ. They are the Person of Christ, the power of Christ, the pain of Christ, and the purpose of Christ. This desire of Paul is a most noble desire we all need to have. Person of Christ - “That I may know Him.” People know a lot of things, but much of what