PAUL’S RECIPE FOR MINISTRY
COLOSSIANS 4:2-18

1.

Reveal Answer

Life (2-4)

A.

to prayer (2)
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Reveal Answer

- “Continue steadfast”
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Reveal Answer

- “Being watchful”
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Reveal Answer

- “With thanksgiving”

B. Asking for prayer (3-4)
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for sharing (3)”th*at God may open to us a door for the Word*”
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Reveal Answer

when sharing (4)”That I may make it clear”

2.

Reveal Answer

Life (5-6)

A. Walk

(5)
B. Speak

Reveal Answer

(6)

3.

Reveal Answer

Life (7-18)

A.

- “faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord” (7)
B.

Reveal Answer

- “that he may encourage your hearts” (8)
C.

Reveal Answer

- “always struggling on your behalf in his prayers” (12)
D.

Reveal Answer

- “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord” (17)

Paul mentions 10 different brothers and sisters in Christ in his final remarks to the Colossian church:

1. Tychicus - Trusted assistant in ministry who probably delivered Ephesians and Colossians and eventually helped Timothy in Ephesus.
2. Onesimus - Runaway slave of Philemon, from Colossae who had since got saved.
3. Aristarchus - Companion of Paul, who was with Paul in prison, during the shipwreck and as well as other adversities.
4. Mark - John Mark the cousin of Barnabas that left Paul/Barnabas on 1st Missionary journey.
5. Jesus - Also called Justus, was a comfort to Paul in ministry. Not much is known about him.
6. Epaphras - Prayer warrior from Colossae, who brought the Gospel to the Colossians.
7. Luke - Gifted doctor who wrote Luke/Acts and was accompanying.
8. Demas - Was with Paul, but later fell in love with the things of the world and deserted Paul.
9. Nympha - Lady whose house the church meet in.
10. Archippus - Potentially was the son of Philemon. Served at the church in Colossae.