Reconciling Love

The reconciliation of all things...

(Lesson 1) ________________ the life of ____________(Col 1:19&20, John 3:16, Rom 5:8, 1 John 4:9&10).
(Lesson 2) Begins with ____________ (Col 1:21&22, Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Cor 5:21).
(Lesson 3) Calls us to ________________ (2 Cor 5:17-20).
(Lesson 4) Increases during the ____________________ Kingdom and culminates in ___________________ (Rev 20:1-3, Isaiah 2:4, Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 65:20, 2 Pet 3:13, Rev 21:1-3).
(Lesson 5) Does not include ______________________ (Col 1:20, Matt 25:41, Matt 22:13).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Colossians 1:20-21

Day 1: Pro1:7, Psa 7:12-13, Col 19-20, and discuss: Why is the fear of the Lord important to our understanding? How does the fear of the Lord define our standing with Him? Why is this important when speaking of His love? According to Psalms, what is God's response to those who do not repent? How is man at war with God? What does Christ's shed blood offer beyond peace with God?

Day 2: Isa 9:6-7, Psa 5:4-6, Col 1:21, and discuss: What was prophesied by Isaiah concerning what Jesus would usher in? How long will this last? According to David, what cannot dwell with God? What standing does that give fallen man according to Col 1:21?

Day 3: Isa 53:4-6, John 15:13 2 Cor 5:17-21, and discuss: What needed to happen to Christ in order to have peace? How was Jesus a picture of God treating us like friends when we were enemies? As believers, what two aspects of ministry were we given? How should this calling characterize our relationships to others? How should it characterize our manner of life?