Opening the Scriptures! Three Year Study thru the Bible Daily Reading - Bookmark available in the back Weekly Study – on Wednesday nights at 6:30 This week: Colossians Jesus expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself … And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures Luke 24:27,45

Colossae Paul in prison Acts 28:30-31 Col. 4:3,18 A.D Writes Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon Epaphras brings word to Paul Col. 1:8 Paul sends a letter by Tychicus Col. 4:7-8

1:1-14 Greeting v.1-2 Salutation (1:1-2) v.3-8 Thanksgiving for Colossians v.9-14 Prayer for the Colossians Colossians

‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:23-27

‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:23-27

‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:23-27

‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:23-27

1:1-14 Greeting v.1-2 Salutation (1:1-2) v.3-8 Thanksgiving for Colossians v.9-14 Prayer for the Colossians Colossians

1:1-14 Greeting 1:15-2:3 Presenting Preeminence of Christ v Exaltation of Christ v Reconciliation by Christ v Revelation of the mystery of Christ v Perfection in Christ v.1-3 Education (wisdom) in Christ Colossians

1:1-14 Greeting 1:15-2:3 Presenting Preeminence of Christ 2:4-3:4 Protecting Preeminent Christianity v.6-7 Exhortation to live in Christ v.4-10 Better than philosophy – don’t be robbed v Better than legalism – don’t be judged v Better than mysticism – don’t be cheated v Better than asceticism – don’t be subjected v.1-4 Focusing on Christ Colossians

1:1-14 Greeting 1:15-2:3 Presenting Preeminence of Christ 2:4-3:4 Protecting Preeminent Christianity 3:5-4:6Practicing Preeminent Christianity v.5-7 Put to death members v.8-11 Put off all these v Put on all these v Let peace and Word reign v.17-1 Do all in the name of the Lord v.2-4 Continue in prayer v.5-7 Walk in Wisdom in your witness Colossians

1:1-14 Greeting 1:15-2:3 Presenting Preeminence of Christ 2:4-3:4 Protecting Preeminent Christianity 3:5-4:6Practicing Preeminent Christianity 4:7-18Salutation; final instructions Colossians