WHO wrote the Colossians letter?
Paul
Paul called himself an __________
apolstle
Believers have been buried in Jesus in __________(2:12)
Baptism
Let the _______ of Christ rule in your hearts
Peace
Wisdom
WHERE was Paul when he wrote this letter?
In prison (house arrest) in Rome.
Jesus is the image of the ____________God. (1:15)
Invisible
In Christ are hidden the __________ of wisdom and knowledge. (2:3)
Treasures
_____the things that are above. (3:1)
Seek
Let your speech always be _________ (4:6)
Gracious
Our "theme" throughout Colossians has been (remember the tree...)
Jesus Is Lord of ________
ALL
Jesus is Lord of ALL
Paul rejoiced in his _______________(1:24)
Suffering
God has _________ believers of all trespasses. (2:13)
Forgiven
Whatever you do, work __________(3:23)
Heartily
Paul gave ways for people to honor one another and please the Lord in Colossians.
How should a Master treat his bondservant according to chapter 4?
Treat your servants justly and fairly
Besides Colossians, Paul wrote 3 other NT letters during his house arrest. Can you name one?
Extra points for each additional one you can name.
Ephesians
Philippians
Philemon
What is an apostle?
A person that God chose to share His message.
One of the 12 men that Jesus chose to work with Him and teach about Him.
Verse 7 in chapter 2, talks about us being rooted and built up in Christ. We should also be abounding in _______________. (Gratitude)
Thanksgiving
Do ________ in the name of the Lord Jesus. (3:17)
Everything
Ignore them
Argue with them
Be gracious
Be gracious
WHY did Paul write to the Colossians?
False teachers had come to Colossae, so believers were getting confused. Paul was reminding them of the truth.
What is the gospel?
the good news that God sent His son, Jesus, to take away our sins by dying on the cross and resurrecting to life again.
Colossians 2:23-24
Whatever you do, work heartily as for the ______ and not for men...You are serving the ______Christ.
Lord
At the right hand of God
What is your favorite day of the week?
Hint: it's your AGAPE day. :)
THURSDAYS