Colossians 1:1-8 | Bible Study Questions - Covenant Hope Church Dubai

OBSERVATION

Who is the author of this letter according to verse 1? (Colossians 1:1)
Who is the intended audience of this letter (verse 2)? How are they described? (Colossians 1:2)
What characteristics about the Colossians caused Paul to pray & give thanks to God (verse 4 & 6)? (Colossians 1:4,6)
According to verse 5, what is the source of their hope? (Colossians 1:5)
What are the descriptions used for the Gospel in this passage? (Colossians 1:5-6) (Truth, Grace)
What are the observable effects of the Gospel mentioned in this passage? (Colossians 1:5-6)
What does the Bible tell us about Epaphras' ministry and his character? (Colossians 1:7-8)

What is the significance of addressing the recipients in Colossae as "saints and faithful brothers in Christ"? (Colossians 1:2)
What does it mean to have grace and peace from God our Father? (Colossians 1:2)
What does Pauls thanksgiving & prayer reveal about his relationship with the Colossians, even though he may not have personally met them?
How are faith, love, and hope interconnected in the lives of the Colossians according to this passage? (Colossians 1:4-5a)
In relation to the Gospel, what is meant by "fruit bearing & increasing"? (Colossians 1:6)
What does the term “love in the Spirit” imply about the source and nature of their love? (Colossians 1:8)
What foundational truths about the Christian life are established in these opening verses?

How does Paul's example of giving thanks & prayer for people whom he had not met challenge us in our relationships within our local church and beyond?
Reflect on the Gospel. How are the three virtues of Faith, Love & Hope evident in our own life?
How can bearing fruit & increasing in the Gospel become a reality in our lives?
Like Epaphras, who has been a faithful messenger of Christ in your life? Thank the Lord for that person? How can you be that for others?
Are we diligently learning, understanding & preaching the Gospel message?