background about colossae!
where would colossae be now
turkey!
when paul first write his letter to colossae
60-61 AD!
What empire ruled Colossae when Paul’s letter was written?
The Roman Empire
How does this passage invite you to live, or to live differently?
The passage invites us to live differently by not following the crowd or doing things just because others say we should. This reminds us that God's approval comes through faith
who was the church established by
epaphras!
did paul ever go to colossae
no since he was imprisoned
What two nearby cities were closely connected to Colossae?
Laodicea and Hierapolis
Call to action of Colossians 2:8-23.
the passage tells us to take action by fully trusting in god not letting people trick us with false teachings and remember that through Jesus our old sinful ways are gone
colossae's population
25,000-30,000 people!
why did paul write to colossae
reports of colossae falling into error!
Why was Colossae important for trade in earlier times?
It was on a major trade route
who delievered paul's letters to colossae?
tychicus or onesimus! (either works)
what false teachings were taught?
God would not lower Himself to become human (a popular Greek idea)
What happened to Colossae’s importance by New Testament times?
It became less important and smaller
colossae's religion before paul and epaphras
jewish ascetic mysticism and paganism!
what natural disaster happen to colossae in 60 AD
an earthquake
What different cultures influenced life in Colossae?
Greek, Roman, and Phrygian cultures