F1RST (Colossians)
Week 5 - First In Our Home and Work
Colossians 3:17 - 4:1
A few things to keep in mind…
1) Paul always addresses the person with less authority
2) In each of these situations, Paul pushes against the
3) Paul teaches that each person is responsible before God for their
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…
Three vital relationships…
1) Keep Jesus first in our
Colossians 3:18 - Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Paul says “submit” not “
Galatians 3:28 - There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:19 - Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
“Love” = “agape” = unconditional,
Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…
Matthew 20:28 - [Jesus said,] “…the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Paul calls husbands to be
demanding
2) Keep Jesus first in our
Colossians 3:20 - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Exodus 20:12 - Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Colossians 3:21 - Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
3) Keep Jesus first at
Colossians 3:22-23 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…
Colossians 4:1 - Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.