Colossians Live Faithfully

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Week 1: Christ Rules

Paul’s caution against gnosticism (heresy / false teachings)

Week 2: Be Rooted

Live lives rooted in the Truth of Jesus

Week 3: Be Holy

Live lives set apart – holy – for God.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

Colossians 4:2-4 New International Version (NIV)

Thankfulness: an Attitude of Gratitude

INAM: It’s Not About Me

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)

Those who are wise understand these thing; those who are discerning know them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.

Hosea 14:9 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Connection’s Mission – To connect people with Jesus and the new life He offers

The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.

Colossians 4:6 The Message (MSG)

What about you?

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:2-6 New International Version (NIV)