Colossians 1:24-29 | Bible Study Questions

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. List all the repeated words,repeated pharases.
    2. Who is writing this letter?
    3. Who are address in this passage?
    4. How does the author descirbe his condition?
    5. What is the mystry that Paul is talking about?
    6. What is the end goal of Proclaming ?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. What does it mean by "I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions"? What is lacking and how is Paul filling it up ?
    2. How and why Paul is Rejoicing in his suffering?
    3. What is Paul's suffering accomplishing?
    4. Descibe Paul Ministry.
    5. What is the main point that Paul wants to convery to the church in Colossae. How does this passage apply to us now?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How can you embrace Suffering for Christ sake? What would it look like to share in Christ's suffering every day?
    2. How does this passage challange you to care for other believers around you ?
    3. What are you look for when God's word is being preached at church? How can you guard yourself and the church against false teachings?
    4. Sing Come Behold the Wondrous Mystry