54. Colossians

Superiority of Christ 

In Colossians, Paul wrote to the church at Colossae, encouraging them to set their minds on heavenly things.  He emphasized the preeminence of Christ in all things.  Their faith was based on what Christ has done for them and not on traditions.                                                                            For your convenience – Bible online                                                                    City of Colossae
Ch.1 Christ is the image of the invisible God
Ch.2 Relationship with Jesus Christ is more than mere philosophy
Ch.3 Put off the old person and put on the new person
Ch.4 Greetings from several people
Questions
Who has qualified the believers to partake in this inheritance?  (1:12)
What was created by Jesus Christ?  (1:16)
How did Jesus Christ reconcile all to Himself?  (1:19-20)
What is Paul’s warning?  (2:8)
What things have the appearance of wisdom?  (2:16-23)
On what should the believer’s mind be set?  (3:1-2)
What are the believers to put off?  (3:8)
What are the believers to put on?  (3:10,12)
What is to dominate or rule the heart of the believer?  (3:15)
What is the church at Colossae to be vigilant in doing?  (4:2)
Where is Paul while writing this letter?  (4:3,10,18)
Who is bringing them news of Paul?  (4:7-9)

A note from your Bible study mentor – 

With technology, we have instant contact with friends and family. In Paul’s time, letters had to be sent, or a person sent to get information. In the next lesson, he had sent Timothy to see how the believers in Thessalonica were doing.

When Timothy returned was the news good or bad? Was Paul encouraged by their faith? 

In the second letter, he encouraged the believers concerning the end times. What will the last days be like?