DEEPER DIVE - CCCSM

After the chaos of the Fall, the Flood, and Babel, God’s world seemed shattered beyond repair. But in Genesis 12, God interrupts the downward spiral by calling one man and making a covenant that would change history. In this episode, we trace the promises of land, offspring, and blessing, explore Abraham’s faith and failures, and see how his story points directly to Jesus Christ, the true Seed through whom all nations are blessed.

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From a single act of rebellion in Eden to the scattering of the nations at Babel, Genesis 3–11 traces humanity’s downward spiral, fractured relationships, violence, judgment, and exile. Yet woven through the ruin is an unbreakable thread of grace, a promised Seed, a preserved remnant, a covenant-keeping God. In this deep dive, Marcus Bratton walks through the Fall, Cain and Abel, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel, unpacking their t...

In this Deeper Dive, Marcus Bratton takes us back to Genesis 1-2, not the Bible’s origin story, but as the overture to God’s grand symphony of redemption. Discover how creation reveals God’s kingship, humanity’s royal calling, the temple pattern woven into the cosmos, and the covenant blessings that run through all of Scripture. From Eden’s garden-temple to the new creation in Revelation, we trace the biblical threads that find the...

In this episode of our Colossians series, we explore Paul’s closing words in Colossians 4:2–18. Far from being just a list of names and goodbyes, this section offers a rich vision of the Christian life marked by devoted prayer, wise witness, and gospel partnership. We unpack Paul’s call to be watchful in prayer, gracious in speech, and faithful in our relationships. Along the way, we meet real people whose stories remind us that mi...

In this episode of Deeper Dive, we explore one of Paul’s most practical and countercultural teachings: the household code in Colossians 3:18-4:1. How does the supremacy of Christ shape our marriages, our parenting, and our everyday work? Why was this so revolutionary in the first-century world, and what does it mean for us today?

Join Marcus as we unpack the historical context, the radical call to mutual love and respect, and the re...

In this episode of Deeper Dive, we unpack Colossians 3:1-17. This is one of Paul’s most practical and powerful calls to live out our identity in Christ. Together, we explore what it means to set our minds on things above, put sin to death, put on the new self, and let the peace and word of Christ rule in our hearts and community.

Whether you’re wrestling with old habits, strained relationships, or just wondering how the gospel trans...

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In this episode of Deeper Dive, host Marcus Bratton walks us through Colossians 2:16-23 a passage that cuts through the noise of legalism, mysticism, and self-made religion. Paul confronts the false teachings creeping into the Colossian church and offers a liberating vision of the gospel: Christ is enough.Together, we explore how Paul’s words dismantle every attempt to earn God’s favor throug...

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In this episode of Deeper Dive, host Marcus Bratton walks through Colossians 2:6- 15 a passage that unpacks the full triumph of Christ over sin, death, and spiritual darkness. Discover what it means to be rooted in Christ, warned against deceptive philosophies, and made alive through the power of the cross. With insights from early church fathers like Ignatius, Athanasius, and Tertullian, and...

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In this episode of Deeper Dive, we explore one of Paul’s most awe-inspiring statements: rejoicing in his sufferings. What does it mean to "fill up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions"? How does the mystery, once hidden, now shape the mission of the Church? We'll dig deep into Paul's theology of suffering, Christ-centered ministry, and the dangers threatening the Colossians' spiritual matu...

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In this episode of Deeper Dive, we unpacks one of the most theologically majestic passages in the entire Bible, Colossians 1:15–23. This ancient Christ hymn reveals Jesus not just as Savior, but as the eternal Creator, the visible image of the invisible God, the head of the church, and the reconciler of all things through the cross.

Along the way, we engage the early church’s defense of Christ...

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In this episode of Deeper Dive, Marcus unpacks Colossians 1:1–14 a powerful passage that grounds us in gospel identity, fuels gospel growth, and calls us to gospel living. We explore Paul's heartfelt gratitude, his deep intercessory prayer, and his jaw-dropping reminder that believers have been rescued from darkness and transferred into Christ’s kingdom. This isn’t surface-level faith it’...

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In this kickoff episode of our series on Colossians, we dive into the heart of Paul’s powerful letter to the church in Colossae. What prompted Paul to write to a church he had never visited? Why does he place such a strong emphasis on the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ? And how can this ancient letter speak into the chaos, confusion, and compromise of our modern world?

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