Daily Readings (Page 235)

What meaning did the vision hold for Peter?

Why did the angel appear to Cornelius?  What assignment did the angel give and what was Cornelius’ response?

How was Cornelius different from the other Romans?

How do you prepare yourself for the day when Christ appears with you in glory?

What does it mean to die and to have our minds hidden with Christ?  Have you already done that?  If not, what must you do?

What are they lacking?

Why are these “basic principles” all destined to perish with use?

How should our attitude be to “the basic principles of the world” since we have died with Christ?

What “shadows” were the Colossians adding to the “reality” they had found in Christ?  What shadows are we tempted to add today?.

Why is it important for Jesus to take care of our sinful nature (v 11) as well as our sins (v 13)?