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Introduction
Imagine you are tutoring a group of 3rd graders in 3rd grade math.
As you are helping them, what would you thank the teacher for?
What would you ask the teacher for?
Tonight we are going to start a series where we read and study the whole book of Colossians together.
In the very opening of the letter, we see what Paul prays to God as he is tutoring the Colossian believers in the faith.
Let’s see what he was thankful for and what he asked for.
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Introduction
Background information:
Map
Who Wrote it?
When was it written?
Where was it written?
Colossians
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Introduction
Background information:
Map
Who Wrote it?
When was it written?
Where was it written?
Thanksgiving for Faith
Paul and co-laborers thank God for the faith of the Colossians.
They say that it is traveling and growing all over the world.
Epaphras was the one faithful to take the message to the people of Colossae.
Are you thankful for the faith of someone in your life?
Who and why?
Prayer for Spiritual Maturity
Filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding
Filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding
so that they may walk worthy of the Lord, pleasing to Him
Bearing fruit
Growing in knowledge of God
How does growing in knowledge of God help you become more mature in your faith?
Strengthened according to God’s might
so that you may have great endurance and patience
Joyfully giving thanks to the Father for salvation
How does joyfully giving thanks to the Father for your salvation help you become more mature in your faith?
Conclusion
Pray Paul’s prayer over the students.
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