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Empowering the Colossian Church: Perseverance in Prayer and Action

In Paul's Letter to the Colossians, he underscores the importance of prayer, vigilance, and wise action among believers. He urges the church to be dedicated in prayer, to seize every opportunity to share the gospel clearly, and to conduct themselves graciously towards others. The letter highlights key figures in the early church, including Tychicus and Onesimus, who played significant roles in spreading the faith. Paul encourages the Colossians to remember Christ's supremacy and sufficiency, urging them to remain steadfast against deception and to live out their Christ-centered identity.

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Empowering the Colossian Church: Perseverance in Prayer and Action

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  1. Paul’s Letter to the Church in Colosse 6. Completing the Work Colossians 4:2-18 (p. 1090)

  2. 1. Primed for Action • Persevere in Prayer • Be Watchful , Be Thankful. • Pray that the good news will be proclaimed clearly • Be wise in your actions towards others • Make the most of every opportunity (“redeem the time”) • Speak graciously, wisely, ready to answer others (1 Pe 3:15)

  3. 2. People • Tychicus – From “Asia” (Ac 20:4; Eph 6:21; 2 Tim 4:12; Tit 3:12) • Onesimus – An escaped slave (Phm 10) • Aristarchus – A Thessalonian (Ac 19:29, 20:4, 27:2; Phm 24) • (John) Mark – Barnabas’ cousin, Peter’s helper, Gospel writer. (Ac 12:12, 25, 13:13, 15:37, 39; 2 Ti 4:11; Phm 24; 1 Pe 5:13) • Jesus/Justus – A Jewish believer & brother

  4. 2. People ... • Epaphras – Colossian Evangelist/Leader (Col 1:7, Phm 23) • Luke – Gospel writer, doctor (2 Ti 4:11, Phm 24) • Demas – Fellow worker (Phm 24), (Later deserted Paul, 2 Ti 4:10) • Nympha – Home Group Leader (as was Philemon. Phm 2) • Archippus – A fellow soldier, (son of Philemon?)(Phm 2)

  5. 3. Purpose of the Letter • Emphasize the supremacy & sufficiency of CHRIST • Encourage the believers – • Stand firm in the teaching you received – beware of deceptions • Live lives that reflect your identity in Christ • Pray • Reach outward graciously at every opportunity

  6. Rising to the occasion The time is now!

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