In this class for the men of the Watford congregation, I reflect on the heart of the Apostle Paul and his goals for the ekklesia at Colossae.

We consider how to contend hard for one another’s spiritual welfare, and what it means to help each other be united in love and the strength of Christ.

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“Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)

God bless, Malcolm