Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Psalms+001   Brief Introduction of Psalms The Book of Psalms is a collection of various smaller groupings of psalms that were used in Israel’s worship over the centuries. Some psalms were associated with certain feasts (Ps. 130 Yom Kippur; Ps. 135, Passover), others with the Sabbath (Ps. 92-100), and others for…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Colossians+004       Colossians Chapter 4 (ESV) 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—4 that I may make it clear,…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search= Colossians+003   Colossians Chapter  3 (ESV) 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search= Colossians+002   Colossians Chapter 2 (ESV) 6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Colossians+001   Introducing Colossians While Paul was in prison in Rome, awaiting his upcoming trial before Caesar, one of the letters he wrote was to the gathering of believers in the city of Colossae. Paul had never met them, but they knew who he was and respected his leadership. Paul had…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Philippians+004     Chapter 4 (ESV) 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Philippians+003   Chapter 3 (ESV) 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Philippians+002   Chapter 2 (ESV) 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but inhumility count others more…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Philippians+001   It is the prayer and desire of PGC pastoral staff and leaders to help you and other believers cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and develop a better understanding of the Scriptures—applying them to daily life and ministry.  We encourage every PGCer to join us for Listening to…

Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Job+042   CHAPTER 42 (ESV) 1 Then Job answered the Lord and said:   2 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things…