Before Colossians tells us anything about Christ’s supremacy, it begins with a signature: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. But behind that name is a man whose life was completely flipped by Jesus. Once the church’s fiercest enemy, he became its boldest voice. His story matters, because it explains why a troubled church in Colossae – and their burdened pastor Epaphras – looked to him for help. This week, we uncover the story behind the letter – so we see why Paul’s voice still carries weight for us today.

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