What has Paul not ceased to do for the Colossian believers since he heard about them(Colossians 1:9)
What does Paul pray that the Colossian believers would be filled with? (Colossians 1:9)
According to verse 10, what is the desired outcome of Paul’s prayer? (Colossians 1:10)
What actions are consistent with "walking in a manner worthy of the Lord" according to this passage? (Colossians 1:10-12)
According to verse 11, who is the source & what is the purpose of strength? (Colossians 1:11)
What things has God done for believers, according to verse 12-13? (Colossians 1:12-13)
Observe the reference to the Gospel in this passage. (Colossians 1:12-14)
What has the Father qualified believers for ? (Colossians 1:12)
From what have we been delivered from? (Colossians 1:13)
In whom do believers have redemption and the forgiveness of sins (v. 14)? (Colossians 1:14)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
What does it mean to be filled with the Knowledge of God’s will? (Ref: Colossians 3:16)
How can we walk in a manner that is worthy and pleasing to the Lord? (Ref: Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 1:27)
Discuss about what it means to bear fruit as a Christian. (Ref: John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23)
In light of Colossians 1:11-12, How should our attitude be when we face trials? (Ref: Psalms 46:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
What does it mean that the Father has "qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints " (v. 12)? What does this imply about the believers' previous state (V:13)? (Ref: Ephesians 2:1-3)
Colossians 1:13-14 states that we have "redemption" in Christ. What does biblical redemption entail? (Ref: Romans 3:23-24, Ephesians 1:7)
APPLICATION
What will I do?
Do we pray for the spiritual growth of other believers? What steps can we take to be more consistent?
How can we be more intentional and disciplined in Studying God’s Word so that we may be filled with His knowledge, wisdom & understanding?
This passage speaks about our Christian walk. What specific areas in our life needs attention so that we can walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, pleasing him & bearing fruit?
When facing challenging circumstances, we have an assurance in this passage that God is our strength. Do we rely on God's power for "endurance and patience with joy" ? (v. 11).
Do we regularly express thanks to the Father for the gift of salvation? (V:12)
Is sharing the gospel a regular practice for us? How can we be more intentional?
