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Mt Pleasant :: Sam Fornecker: Colossians - Gospel Servants
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Bible Study
Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:
Sermon Series: Colossians
- Week 4: A Place to Stand
- Week 3: Christ at the Center
- Week 2: Transferred to a New Kingdom
- Week 1: To the Saints in Christ at Colossae
Sermon Outline
- What the Gospel Servant Does
- What the Gospel Servant Seeks
- What the Gospel Servant Needs
Sermon Questions
- Why does Paul equate being a servant of the gospel with being a servant of the church (compare 1:23 and 1:25)?
- Consider the different ways the pattern of "teaching one another" appears in Scripture (e.g., by word spoken in season (Prov. 25:11); by example of faithfulness in their circumstances (1Thess. 1:5); by wise application for faithfulness in your circumstances (Col. 1:28)). How is this dynamic at work in your life?
- Some Christians have helpfully thought about running the race, Monday through Saturday, using the acronym "BLESS." Use Colossians 1:24–2:5 as a guide to thinking through the following questions, and how to respond in the coming week:
- Bless others — especially non-believers, those different from us, and the poor, at least three times a week. Whom can I tangibly bless this week?
- Listen to God in His Word and Spirit and to others, to understand their stories and our culture’s story. One ears open to the Lord; one to the culture — always clear on the direction of travel! To whom should I intentionally listen this week?
- Eat with others, including unbelievers, believers, and the poor. With whom should I eat this week?
- Speak to God (prayer) and speak to unbelievers the story and message of Jesus (witness). With whom should I intentionally share the good news this week?Sabbath in rest, play, praise, and celebration. How should I rest this week? Whom should I invite to join me in that rest?
Resources Consulted
Doug Moo,
Colossians and Philemon
, PNTC Paul Weston,
Humble Confidence and the Logic of Mission
Janet Fairweather, "The Epistle to the Galatians and Classical Rhetoric: Part 3" (Tyndale Bulletin)
Questions?
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