Colossians Part 8: Jesus Centered Life
Matt walks us through Colossians 4:2-18 and discusses ways that we can have a Jesus centered life in all circumstances: by being devoted to prayer, directed by the gospel, and dedicated to do what is good. Matt encourages us to offer to God the things that distract us from our focus on Him.
Life Group Questions
Christ the King: Paul's Letter to the Colossians. Part 8. Colossians 4:2-18
Read Colossians 4:2-18
- What stands out to you?
- What do you notice?
- What surprises you or grabs you?
Watch:
Right Now Media – The Book of Colossians, Louie Giglio, session eight
Bible Project – New Testament overviews: Philemon
Read the book of Philemon
Philemon is the other letter that Tychicus carries with him at the same time. Keep in mind that Philemon is within his rights to have Onesimus killed, as a runaway slave.
Consider:
Paul is deeply engaged in relationships, as this close of the letter shows. And he hopes that people can extend their circles of love and trust and prayer even to people they haven’t met.
- Where have you seen this happen?
- What difference does it make?
- What are some of the things that are important to Paul on behalf of the Colossians? (Clue: some of these follow the phrase ‘that you may’ in the text.)
- We see evidence as well of Paul having forgiven (John) Mark – (see Acts 15:36-41), living out the instructions he is giving in his letter.
- How does seeing this kind of example help us live out our faith?
Act:
Take time to pray for one another all the good things you hope for them, and remember to pray for those outside our circles whom we can extend our love and trust to (including our mission partners).