FILL UP IN MY FLESH CHRIST’S AFFLICTION

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Key Verse 1:24

“Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.”

1. Read verses 24-26. Why does Paul rejoice? (24a) What does he want to fill up in his flesh? (24b) For what purpose did God call him to become the Church’s servant? (25, 26)

2. Read verses 27-29. Why does God choose His people? (27) What is Paul’s clear goal for every believer? (28) How does he strive to achieve it? (29)

3. Read verses 2:1-5. What does Paul want them to know? (1) What is his goal? (2) What treasures are hidden in Christ? (3) What is Paul’s concern and encouragement for them? (4, 5)