Sep. 08, 2024

Colossians 1:1-8

Unforgotten People in a Forgettable Town

1. As If Introductions are Needed (vs. 1, 2)

A. A Man of Mission not Title

1 Corinthians 4:9

Romans 15:15-16

B. Timothy our brother

Acts 16:1-2

1 Corinthians 4:17

1 Corinthians 16:10

2 Corinthians 1:19

C. When You Think Your Faithfulness Goes Unnoticed (v. 2)

Saints: Set apart in a life immersed in Christ, Faithful Living

Faithful Brothers: How can you tell someone is faithful?

In Christ- not in any other god, an all-encompassing life

Romans 8:38-39

D. Grace and Peace

2. A Reason for Thanksgiving (vs. 3-5)

A. Every time we Pray (v. 3)

B. Well Known Testimony: Faith (v. 4)

C. Hope (v. 5)

Hebrews 11:1-2

3. God’s Design Bears Fruit (vs. 6-8)

A. It came to them and you

B. The Whole World

John 17:20-23

Understood the grace of God in truth

C. Faithful Epaphras (vs. 7, 8)

Philemon 1:23

D. Faith, Hope, and Love (vs. 4, 5, 8)

Paul finds these essential qualities in these Christians:

1 Corinthians 13:13

Reflection:

1. What does this passage and understanding of the significance of Colossae help you to recognize about who you are in Christ today?

2. When you think of faith, hope, and love, which of these qualities is most likely to be seen in your life and the life of our church?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 4:9

What do you think Paul was getting at about his calling? What about your calling in Christ?

Tuesday:

Read: Romans 15:15-16

What well.. Paul writes about his calling here as does he compare his calling to here? What is the function of a priest?

Wednesday:

Read: Romans 8:38-39

What are you dealing with in life right now God in that might fit into this list? How would it help to recognize the power of relationship to those things that we might make us feel like we are distant or separated from God?

Thursday:

Read: Hebrews 11:1-2

How does this definition of faith incorporate hope? How do the two really relate and rely on each other in this context?

Friday:

Read: John 17:20-23

What is the function of Jesus’ followers according to this part of His prayer for us?

Saturday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:13

How can the church display these qualities consistently?