Colossians 1:9-12
Today we are reading Colossians 1.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Colossians 1:9-12 - For this reason we also, since the day we heard about it, have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. It sounds to me like Paul is saying that the Colossians first heard about Jesus through the ministry of Epaphras. Who was the first person you remember telling you about Jesus?
2. Is you church primarily led by one man or a group of people?
3. How often do you listen to people who attend a church that is not directly affiliated with your own?
4. In your church, when was the last time you heard about people from a different church receiving the gospel and bearing fruit in a way that was celebrated and/or encouraged?
5. How much time do you spend praying for people that do not attend the same church as you?
6. Which of these things seems more appealing to you at this point in your walk of faith: walking in a manner worthy of His calling, pleasing God in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power, persevering, being patient, having joy, giving thanks to the Father, or sharing in the inheritance of the saints in light?
7. What do you think it means to be disqualified or ineligible to share in the inheritance of the saints in light?
8. Colossians has been one of my favorite books for a long time. Who is one person you can invite to join us in this study of God's word? Would you consider pointing them toward a copy of our Bible Reading plan? This week, I will be mailing the FREE copy of our December plan out to everyone that has given me their email address. Follow the link below to sign up to receive a copy of the plan if you have not done so already.
9. What is was your favorite verse in Colossians 1 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Colossians 1?
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