Carry On!

Carry On!

2 Peter 1:12-15

February 8, 2026

What I hope to accomplish as the pastor of Colosse.

Ground Colosse in the truth, v. 12.

• We have the Bible but occasionally need to be of its power and relevance.
• What truths do we need to be specifically reminded of?
  • First, the power of in our lives, vv. 2 Peter 1:3-4.
  • Second, the greater treasure of God’s the Bible, Acts 2:42.
    • The Apostles laid the foundation of the church on Jesus’ teaching.
    • based His teaching on the Old Testament Scriptures.
• The Bible is the only sound and trustworthy foundation of the church.

Inspire Colosse to godly living, vv. 13-14.

• The word for wake up is a strong word that means to stir up or provoke to action.
  • One of the church is to stir up genuine faith in each other, Hebrews 10:24.
  • It is a pastor’s responsibility to model and teach godly living.
• I do not know how long I will be able to serve Colosse as pastor.
  • had a strong sense that he did not have much longer, v. 14.
  • None of us knows how we have left to live, James 4:14.
  • to get right with God is very risky.

Prepare Colosse for the future, v. 15.

• Preparing for a sound begins with the Great Commandment, Mark 12:28-31.
• I want everything I do as pastor to point people toward God’s Word.
  • we need as a church is found in the Bible: recall these things at any time.
  • The strength of the church depends on the faith of its
    • The Bible is an unchanging constant in our ever-changing world.
    • Bible truth only grows as we and learn from the Bible.
• I pledge to do my best to help lead Colosse to a healthy future.

Things to do.

• Pray that I will continue learning and growing as your pastor.
• Let me hear from you.
  • Feel free to talk to me at any time about anything.
  • Use the Suggestion Boxes.

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