“…all things were created by him and for him … that in everything he might have the supremacy.” (Colossians 1:16, 18)

“Since … you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God … For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” (Col. 3:1,3)

I. Live as Christ’s

“Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear [cherished above others] brother [family], a faithful [trustworthy for life] minister [a servant who meets others’ needs] and fellow servant [bond-servant = voluntary slave, advancing the mission of the master] in the Lord.” (Colossians 4:7)

II. Live, Praying Hard for

“Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant [bond-servant] of Christ Jesus … is always wrestling [working hard] in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” (Colossians 4:12)

III. Live, Completing Our

“Tell Archippus: ‘See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord.’” (Colossians 4:17)