Chapter 1
Who wrote this letter (The Book of Colossians)
Paul (Colossians 1:1)
Who is the “head” that holds the body (church) together?
Christ (Colossians 2:19)
What binds everything together in perfect harmony?
Love (Colossians 3:14)
What kind of heart should we have when praying?
Thankful (Colossians 4:2)
Where is Paul writing this letter from?
Prison
Who is this letter written to?
Christ believers in the city of Colosse (Colossians 1:2)
What did God do with the record of our sins?
Cancelled it and nailed it to the cross (Colossians 2:14)
What is greed compared to?
Idolatry (Colossians 3:5)
What are believers told to devote themselves to?
Prayer (Colossians 4:2)
Who is mentioned as being with Paul when writing the letter?
Timothy
What two things does Paul ask God to give the people at the beginning?
Grace and Peace (Colossians 1:2)
What other church does Paul mention besides the Colossians?
the church at Laodicea (Colossians 2:1)
What kinds of songs are mentioned?
Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16)
What should our conversations be like?
Gracious and attractive (Colossians 4:6)
Who originally taught the Colossians the Good News?
Epaphras
Who is described as the visible image of the invisible God?
Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15)
What is an evidence discussed in Chapter 2 that believers should overflow with?
Thankfulness (Colossians 2:7)
Name one thing Paul says to get rid of.
Anger, rage, slander, lying, etc. (Colossians 3:8)
What does Paul ask people to pray he will do clearly?
Share the message about Christ (Colossians 4:4)
Who visited Paul in prison and told him about the Colossian church’s strong faith and the pressures they were facing?
Epaphras
Who does Paul say the message is also for (not just Jews)?
Gentiles (Colossians 1:27)
What does Paul compare baptism to?
Being buried and raised with Christ (Colossians 2:12)
What should believers clothe themselves with? (name at least one)
tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Colossians 3:12)
What are the believers told to do with this letter after reading it?
Pass it to another church (Colossians 4:16)
Who is Paul? Share at least one description