- Col. 1:9–14 is one long sentence in the original language and is the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church. Read it through without break. Do we usually pray like that? Should we?
- The general point of the prayer has to do with knowing something and is found in v. 9. Specifically, what does Paul pray for? Why is this important?
- Simply knowing something (v. 9) is not sufficient. What must our knowledge flow into, according to v. 10?
- According to vv. 11–12, what is needed if we will "live a life worthy of the Lord"?
- Vv. 13–14 is a call to remember what God has done. How will the called-for remembrance motivate us to "please Jesus in every way" (v. 10)?
- A key to this new life is surrendering our self-rule to the kingdom of God (vv. 13–4, 17). Talk about a life walked in light rather than in darkness and that is "held together" by Jesus.
- What do you hope to apply to your life from this passage?
According to Jesus, 2011 Study Series • Copyright © 2011, Lake Avenue Church