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Memorize Colossians 1:15-20<\/a><\/p>\n

This passage, a hymn of sorts, answers the critical question: who is Christ? \u00a0By memorizing this hymn-poem you will have a ready answer for others, but more critically for yourself.<\/p>\n

Use this passage as a means of meditating on Christ. \u00a0Once you\u2019ve memorized it, bring it back to mind regularly so that you can reflect on the rich and profound things the writer of the hymn is saying about who Christ is.<\/p>\n

For some scholarly reflection on the passage see F.F. Bruce\u2019s article\u00a0\u201cThe Christ Hymn.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"