A New Purpose

February 7

Jim Johnson

Part of Brand New—January 2021 Series

Colossians 4:2-18

A Brand New life comes with a new

(Colossians 4:2-18)

• Paul’s WHY is to share the mystery of

—this Brand New Life is offered to

(4:3)
• Paul’s WHY is

WHY too

Our WHY is to help people

and

Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8 NLT)

Paul reveals the HOW to accomplish his WHY
• Pray

(4:2-4)

Strategic prayer is devoted,

, and thankful (4:2)

Strategic prayer pleads for new

(4:3)

Strategic prayer urgently seeks help with

and

communication (4:4)
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• Show some

when you interact with those who are not yet believers (4:5-6)

Take advantage of every opportunity to make a

(4:5)

Be gracious not

(4:6)

“Be curious, not judgmental.”—Walt Whitman

Be engaging not

(4:6)

Be aware that

you communicate is as important as

you communicate

• Partner with people who share your WHY (4:7-17)

People from a

background
People who are

People who have different

People who have a sense of

(4:17)

Some questions for reflection:
Do you have a clear understanding of your WHY?
How is your WHY holding up under the stress of this difficult season?
Is your WHY worth giving your life to?