Introduction

  • Why are you here right now?
  • Ephesians 1:3-8; 4:1 – You can not walk any stronger than your understanding of how worthy your walk is.
  • I Corinthians 1:2-9 – The church in Corinth had a lot of problems, but Paul started by reminding them about Jesus.
  • God provides our fuel!

Colossians 1

Colossians 1:1-8 – “because of the HOPE”

  • “faith in Christ” – Colossians 1:4
  • “love for saints” – Colossians 1:4
  • “bearing fruit” – Colossians 1:6
  • I Peter 1:3-7 – We should be rejoicing in our faith!
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • Hebrews 6:19-20 – Hope anchors our soul.

Colossians 1:9-12 – “filled with the KNOWLEDGE”

  • “walk … worthy” – Colossians 1:10
  • “please God in all” – Colossians 1:11
  • “steadfast and patient” – Colossians 1:11
  • Colossians 1:26-27

Colossians 1:13-22

  • Jesus is …
    • Rescuer – Colossians 1:13
    • Redeemer – Colossians 1:14
    • Eternal God – Colossians 1:15
    • Creator – Colossians 1:15
    • Sustainer – Colossians 1:17
    • Head of the body – Colossians 1:18
    • Risen from the dead – Colossians 1:18
    • Peacemaker – Colossians 1:20
    • Reconciler – Colossians 1:22