Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord’s work. I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will tell you everything that’s happening here. Colossians 4:7–9 NLT

1) Ty was a

brother

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 NIV

• I will live so that I am

and

Reveal Answer

.

Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. Colossians 1:10 NLT

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 NIV

2) Ty was a

helper

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 NIV

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV

• I will be

to accomplish God’s

Reveal Answer

for my life.

3) Ty was a

of the Lord

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 NLT

Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26 NIV

• I will be a

for God.

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the tribe of Judah. 2 Samuel 2:4 NIV

After the death of Moses the LORD’s servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them.” Joshua 1:1–2 NLT

4) Ty was a man of

So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. 1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV

• I will live on

and focused daily

5) Ty was an

Barnabas was another encourager …

Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus … Acts 4:36 ESV

When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. Acts 11:23 NIV

• I will encourage others by my

.

And let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24 NASB

6) Ty was a ministry

Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. … These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions … Matthew 10:1,5 NIV

The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit. Luke 10:1 NLT

• I will seek to do

so that Jesus can be made known.

Memory Verse

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16 ESV

Next Steps

I will use Tychicus’s good example to improve my own walk with Jesus.
I will begin to pray about leading a Connection Group.
I will invite someone to church with me next week.

My Notes