
Colossians 1:1-14
Paul
Greeting (v 1-2)
As an apostle, Paul spoke with
They may reside in Colossae,
Giving Thanks (v 3-8)
Being in Christ encompasses every bit of the believer—including how we love others.
The hope that Paul is describing is
This kind of hope is not optimism but assurance.
He’s thanking God for
Paul thanks God for the
Prayer (v 9-14)
You don’t need to know someone personally to
Paul prays that the Colossians would
He is the vine, we’re the branches. Apart from Him we can do…nothing (John 15:5).
As we walk in obedience to God’s will, our
Is my greatest desire to please God in every way?
Knowing God
Paul prays that God would give them
God’s power is available to those who are in Christ because God is faithful.
Our lives please God when we
Our assurance gives us the privilege of choosing joy filled gratitude.