What Are the Books of Colossians & Philemon? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781971767314)

The letters to the Colossians and Philemon are two of Paul's most powerful writings. But how do you teach them to your kids?

Tucked into the back half of the New Testament, these two short letters are easy to overlook. One is a theological powerhouse about the supremacy of Christ. The other is a personal note asking a friend to forgive a runaway slave. They were written on the same day, sent to the same town, and carried by the same messenger. Most people read them separately. They were meant to be read together.

Because together, they answer a question every young believer has to face: What difference does the gospel actually make? Colossians says Jesus is supreme over everything in the universe. Philemon says that supremacy should change how you treat the person sitting across from you at the dinner table. One letter looks up at the throne of heaven. The other looks across a broken relationship that needs to be healed. The theology and the practice are inseparable.

What Are the Books of Colossians & Philemon? makes these two letters accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that takes theology seriously without talking down to kids, this guide walks through every chapter of both letters with:

• Engaging illustrations from pop culture and classic literature-from The Lego Movie to The Jungle Books to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory-that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love
• Honest engagement with challenging ideas-handling the Christ hymn, the false teaching at Colossae, household codes, and the reality of slavery in the ancient world in age-appropriate ways that spark real conversations
• Real-life application-helping kids see how Paul's message about the sufficiency of Christ and the call to forgiveness speaks to their own struggles with peer pressure, identity, and broken relationships

Whether your child is wondering if Jesus is really enough, learning what it means to forgive someone who has wronged them, or ready to explore two of the New Testament's most overlooked gems, this book will show them that the Christ who holds the universe together also cares about the smallest corners of their everyday lives.

Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.