Nov. 24, 2024

Colossians 4:2-6

Indispensable

1. Devoted to Prayer (v. 2)

A. Persevere

Mark 14:34, 38

B. Watchful

Acts 1:14

Acts 2:42

Romans 12:12

1 Thessalonians 5:17

C. Thanksgiving

Colossians 1:3

Colossians 1:12

Colossians 2:6-7

Colossians 3:15-17

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

2. The Mission of Prayer (vs. 3, 4)

A. Pray for Us

Colossians 1:9-11

2 Thessalonians 3:1

B. The Request

Colossians 1:25-29

2 Timothy 2:8-9

Philippians 1:12-14

Acts 21:11-14

Philemon 1:22

Acts 28:30-31

C. Make it Clear (v. 4)

3. Trusted with the Mission (vs. 5, 6)

A. Walking in Wisdom

Proverbs 13:20

James 1:5-8

B. Toward Outsiders

Matthew 10:16-20

Making the most of the time

C. The Right Kind of Salty (v. 6)

Gracious

Colossians 3:8-9

“The Colossians’ speech is to be salty. In our idiom, salty language is something replete with profanities, but obviously that is not Paul’s meaning. “Seasoned with salt” was used to refer to witty, amusing, clever, humorous speech.14 Their saltiness will prevent them from being ignored as irrelevant bores.” Colossians, Philemon
David E. Garland

1 Peter 3:15-16

Reflection:

1. In what ways to pray today for your witness and the witness of others?

2. Are you watchful in prayer for this vital need in your life and the life of others?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Mark:38

How do you find yourself in relationship to this warning from Jesus? What makes it difficult for you to pray sometimes or to be consistent in prayer?

Tuesday:

Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Who is someone you pray for consistently in their mission of sharing Jesus with others?

Wednesday:

Read: Philippians 1:12-14

What good did Paul’s imprisonment serve according to these verses? What does this say about the power of the Word of God?

Thursday:

Read: Colossians 1:3, 1:12, 2:6-7, 3:15-17

Happy Thanksgiving! Read these verses today and allow God to direct your attention to who and what you are thankful to Him for.

Friday:

Read: James 1:5-8

In what ways are you seeking wisdom right now? Have you asked the Lord for wisdom in that area today?

Saturday:

Read: Matthew 10:16-20

How are these verses helpful to you when you think about sharing Jesus with others? In what ways are they challenging to you?