SO THAT YOU MAY BEAR FRUIT AND GROW

Colossians 1:1-14

Key Verse 1:10

“so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,”

1. Read verses 1-8. Who are the author(s) and recipients of this letter? (1-2) What are Paul’s thanks topics for the Colossian believers? (3-5a) What is the outcome of hearing the true message of the gospel? (5b-8)

2. Read verses 9-12. What is Paul's prayer for them? (9) What is the purpose of his prayer? (10a) How can they reach the goal? (10b-12)

3. Read verses 12-14. Why should we give joyful thanks to God? (12) What has God done for us in Jesus Christ? (13-14)