Son of God!

For Wednesday, June 24, 2026:

Colossians 1:27a NLT, Paul speaking: “God wanted us all to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too.”

After the resurrection, the original apostles sans Judas continued their ministry in Jerusalem. Most didn’t travel far, although God called (Simon) Peter to Caesarea and Ethiopia.

Paul, trained by Pharisees, had been nothing but trouble for the believers. But he too was converted. It happened on the road to Damascus. So now on the right side of history, Paul started preaching in Asia Minor, nowadays known as Turkey. In a way, this was a more difficult ministry. Jerusalem was filled with Jews who already knew a God. Change ‘God’ to ‘Son of God,’ and a lot of what they already knew made sense.

One of Paul’s greatest challenges was convincing Jews that his pagan candidates should be granted membership in the ‘Jesus club!’ Another was convincing the pagan that they should become ‘like Jews.’ Here, Paul sums up what he had been shown by the Holy Spirit: “God wanted us all to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too.”

Jesus and his earthly parents were Jews, so I don’t want to give the impression that honoring Jewish traditions and practices is wrong. But I don’t regard it as necessary either. Paul later determines that Circumcision is unnecessary for new believers. Not wrong, just unnecessary. Not a deal-breaker.

The Good News brought by Jesus – love for all of mankind, forgiveness of sins and having a reservation in eternity – is not just for converted Jews. It’s for everyone, both Jew and Gentile! Love God and love your neighbor!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church