Dec. 01, 2024

Colossians 4:7-18

It Was a Total Team Effort

1. First Century Missions Conference (vs. 7-9)

A. Tychius

- The Team’s Activities

- How They Are

- To Encourage

Ephesians 6:21-22

Acts 20:1-6

2 Timothy 4:12; Titus 3:12

B. Onesimus

- Faithful and loved brother

- One of you

- He will report as well

Philemon 1:10-16

2. Hello From the Crew (vs. 10-14)

A. Aristarchus

Acts 19:29

Acts 27:2

B. Mark

- Writer of Mark’s Gospel

- Cause of Paul and Barnabas’ falling out

- Now restored

C. Jesus Justus

- Mark and Justus were two from the extreme group of Jews mentioned in the book of Galatians

Galatians 2:13-14

So Mark and Justus had their issues but Paul says

- Welcome him (Mark-v10)

- Only two from the circumcision party that were Paul’s fellow workers (read Galatians and you might understand why)

- They have been a comfort to me

D. Epaphras

- One of you

Colossians 1:7-8

- Shares Paul’s calling

Colossians 1:27-29

2 Corinthians 11:28

Philemon 1:23-24

- Worked hard in the neighboring towns on behalf of the believers

E. Dr. Luke and Demas

2 Timothy 4:9-11

3. Make Sure to Greet These People (vs. 15-17)

A. Nympha and the Church in Her House (v. 15)

B. Laodicea

- Give them this letter and read their letter

- Specific Laodicean letter or more likely Ephesians

C. Archippus

- Command “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord”

4. Paul, Signing Off (v. 18)

A. An Autograph

B. Remember my chains

2 Timothy 1:16-18

C. Grace be with you

Reflection:

1. What is the ministry that you have received from the Lord?

2. How are you fulfilling it today?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Ephesians 6:21-22

Who has been your encouragement lately? Is there someone you could be an encouragement to?

Tuesday:

Read: Acts 20:1-6

What is the team that you have most enjoyed working with through the years in your place of work, the church, in your community? What about that group made them so enjoyable to work with?

Wednesday:

Read: Galatians 2:13-14

Have there been times when you have seen something called out in church life that actually helped a church heal and be turned in the right direction? What do you think made the difference?

Thursday:

Read: 2 Timothy 4:9-11

Luke was the one person who was with Paul at this moment. There had been some major let downs and a lot of need. Who has been that one person for you from time to time that walked with you through difficult or challenging moments?

Friday:

Read: Colossians 1:27-29

In what ways are you maturing in Christ? Who are some of the people who have steered you on that path of maturity?

Saturday:

Read: Colossians 4:17

What is the ministry God is calling you to in this season of life? How are you fulfilling it?