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24 Cheshvan • Apostolic Era, c. 60-62 AD

Paul Exhorts Believers To Set Minds On Things Above

From his Roman imprisonment, the Apostle Paul penned the Epistle to the Colossians, urging believers to grasp the profound implications of their new identity in Christ. He reminded them that through Christ, they had been raised from spiritual death and were now seated with Him in heavenly places. This foundational truth called for a radical reorientation of their lives, moving away from earthly concerns and towards an eternal perspective.

Paul's instruction on this day, or around this time, emphasized that because their true life is hidden with Christ in God, their focus should not be on the transient things of this world. Instead, they were to actively direct their thoughts, affections, and aspirations towards the divine realities where Christ reigns. This heavenly mindset was crucial for navigating the temptations and philosophies of the world, allowing them to live out their faith consistently and joyfully.

Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.
— Colossians 3:1-2 LSB
Timeline Box: This passage from Paul's Epistle to the Colossians was likely written during his first Roman imprisonment, approximately 60-62 AD. While not tied to a specific day, letters were often penned and delivered during the autumn and winter months when sea travel became perilous, thus fitting the season of 24 Cheshvan, the 8th month of the biblical sacred calendar (2nd month of the civil year).

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