COLOSSIANS
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)