1. 3
Colossians 1:3-12

2. Paul’s Prayer
The History of the Colossian Church

3. We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
- Colossians 1:3

4. since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; because of the hope laid up for you in heaven,
- Colossians 1:4-5a

5. History of Colossian Church – vs. 3 to 8
Vs. 3 – Paul establishes his authority and the position of Christ
Vs. 4-5a – Reasons for his prayer
Their faith
Their love
Their hope
“METONYMY” for reward

6. The Hope Reward
Where it comes from – vs. 5b

7. of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the gospel…
- Colossians 1:5b

8. What the Gospel does – vs. 6
The Hope Reward
Where it comes from – vs. 5b
What the Gospel does – vs. 6

9. which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the grace of God in truth;
- Colossians 1:6

10. What the Gospel does – vs. 6 Who delivered the message – vs. 7-8
The Hope Reward
Where it comes from – vs. 5b
What the Gospel does – vs. 6
Who delivered the message – vs. 7-8

11. just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit.
- Colossians 1:7-8

12. Paul’s Prayer The Future of the Colossian Church
The History of the Colossian Church
The Future of the Colossian Church

13. The Future of the Colossian Church - vs. 9 to 12
Knowledge of God’s will – vs. 9

14. For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
- Colossians 1:9

15. The Future of the Colossian Church - vs. 9 to 12
Knowledge of God’s will – vs. 9
Ability to please the Lord – vs. 10

16. so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
- Colossians 1:10

17. The Future of the Colossian Church - vs. 9 to 12
Knowledge of God’s will – vs. 9
Ability to please the Lord – vs. 10
Increased power – vs. 11a

18. strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;
- Colossians 1:11a

19. The Future of the Colossian Church - vs. 9 to 12
Knowledge of God’s will – vs. 9
Ability to please the Lord – vs. 10
Increased power – vs. 11a
Joyful attitude – vs. 11b-12

20. joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
- Colossians 1:11b-12

21. Lessons
Jesus is Lord of ALL

22. We have something to look forward to
Lessons
Jesus is Lord of ALL
We have something to look forward to

23. Ask for spiritual not just material blessings
Lessons
Jesus is Lord of ALL
We have something to look forward to
Ask for spiritual not just material blessings