Philemon 1-25
I. Onesimus and His Role in This Scene
II. Philemon and His Role in This Scene
III. Paul and His Role in This Scene
Colossians 4:7-18
I. The Intimacy Exposed by Expressing the News – 7-9
II. The Community Uncovered by Mutual Greetings – 10-17
III. The Sadness Insinuated by Suffering and Separation – 18
Colossians 4:2–6
I. Multiply the Mystery
II. Communicate Effectively
III. Act with Urgency and Thankfulness
Colossians 3:18-4:1
I. Living Like Christians at Home – 3:18-21
II. Living Like Christians at Work – 3:22-4:1
III. Further Reflection on the Heart of the Matter – 3:23-24
Colossians 3:15–17
I. The Umpire
II. The Governor
III. The Ambassador
Colossians 3:12-14
I. The Ones Being Outfitted – 12a
II. The Wardrobe, with Accessories – 12b-13
III. The Finishing Outerwear – 14
Colossians 3:5–11
I. Put to Death What Is Earthly in You – 5-6
II. Put Away the Vices of the Old Life – 7-8
III. Do Not Lie, and Here Is Why – 9-11
Colossians 3:1–4
I. What We Are Supposed to Do – 1-2
II. Why We Are Supposed to Do It – 3
III. When It Is Supposed to Pay Off – 4
Colossians 2:16–23
I. Colossian Difficulties
II. The Focus of the False Teaching
III. The Appeal of the False Teaching
IV. God’s Purpose in Giving the Law
Colossians 2:6-15
I. The Central Charge to Walk in Christ – 6-7
II. The Sobering Warning to Avoid Captivity – 8
III. The Reasons Why Christ Is Superior – 9-15
Colossians 1:24-2:5
I. The Challenging Work of a Messenger – 1:24-29
II. The Messenger Loving His Work – 2:1-5
III. Cultivating a Love of This Work
Colossians 1:21-23
I. Who Are We Without Christ? – 21
II. Who Are We In Christ? – 22
III. How Do We Handle the “If?” – 23
Colossians 1:15-20
I. Jesus Is Lord Over All Creation – 15-17
II. Jesus Is Lord Over New Creation – 18-20
Colossians 1:1-14
I. Greeting – 1-2
II. Thanksgiving – 3-8
III. And Prayer – 9-14