Discipleship3 Lesson 2: Introduction to Colossians

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1 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 1 Discipleship3 Lesson 2: Introduction to Colossians Word for the Hour Protect your prayer time. Pray to the Father. Matthew 6:6-9 Teaching by Jo Hancock His Vessel Ministries 300 Water Street, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL copyright 2016

2 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 2 1. Key notes about Colossians

3 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 3 2. Paul was writing so strongly about the gospel because G and other religions were creeping into the Church of Colossae. Recall the warning Jude 4 gave to us!

4 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 4 3. Paul was very intentional to always p for the saints. Colossians 1:3, 9-11

5 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 5 4. Believers in Jesus Christ have been r and r! Colossians 1:13-14 Rescued from d and transferred to the k His S (Light) Colossians 1:12; Acts 26:18 of Redeemed by the b of His Son Colossians 1:13-14; 2:13,14; Ephesians 1:7; 2:5

6 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 6 5. Believers stay f because you will share in an i of the saints in Light. Colossians 1:12 Why? Acts 26:15-18 Colossians 1:12-14 Matthew 19: Peter 1:3-5

7 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 7 6. Know the name of J! Know the name of C! Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Christ Jesus

8 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 8 Assignment 1. Options 1 and 2 Begin reading Mighty Prevailing Prayer by L. Duewel Wesley. Avoid trying to speed read the book, but rather take your time, even if it takes you six months to read the book. Highlight your WOW! moments. Begin to apply prayer principles you learn from your reading. I suggest you make a list of the prayer principles and place in your discipleship workbook. 2. Option 1: Using Zodhiates, Vines Dictionary, or Webster's 1828 Dictionary, look up the key words in Colossians 1:9-11. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you the power and impact of praying this prayer for believers. Option 2: Using Zodhiates, Vines Dictionary, or Webster's 1828 Dictionary, look up the following key words in Colossians 1:9-11. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you the power and impact of praying this prayer for believers. Knowledge Wisdom Understanding

9 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 9 3. Option 1: Read Colossians again, this time looking specifically how the author uses the name Jesus, Christ, Christ Jesus, and Jesus Christ. Note: you should have already marked these names from your first study. The names are key words. Drawing from your last teaching, what do you learn from how the author uses these names? 4. Option 1: In Chapter 1 of Colossians you should have noted the word gospel as a repeated word. This means it is a key word to understand what the book of Colossians is about. If you did not mark it, read Colossians 1 again and mark each time the word gospel is used. Be sure to include each time the author refers to the gospel as it. Using the Precept bookmark, I mark the word gospel by drawing a megaphone over the word in red. Then color in the megaphone with green. But feel free to mark any way that fits your style. Just be consistent throughout your Bible in marking the word.

10 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 10 Now make a list of what you learn about the gospel. 5. Options 1 and 2: Read Colossians 2:1-8. What additional reasons does the author say he is writing this letter to the Church of Colossae? How can you learn and benefit today from these concerns written to the Church in Colossae?

11 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s Option 1: Memorize any Rhema word you received while doing your study. Continue to memorize Psalm 91. Quote Psalm 91 to your scripture memorization partner before the next class. Continue to pray Psalm 91 over your home every day. Option 2: Memorize Psalm 91:1-4. Quote Psalm 91:1-4 to your scripture memorization partner before the next class. Memorize any Rhema word you received while doing your study this month. 7. Options 1 and 2: Focus on a different Name of God for the next month. Purpose to pray this Name every day, asking God to reveal Himself to you according to His Name.

12 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o C o l o s s i a n s 12 Walk Along with Jo 1. You should have received the Watchmen Calendar by . Be faithful to your assigned Watchman day. If you would like to have someone walk with you call Colleen. She will arrange that for you. 2. Option 1: Sign up to be a volunteer for the Decision America Rally (DAT). Jo at jo@hisvessel.org that you will volunteer in some way to help. Also commit to attending the DAT Rally with your family (children and grandchildren, et. Al.) on April 14, 2016 at the State Capitol, 12 noon. Personally invite your church to participate in the DAT by attending the rally on April 14. Option 2: Commit to attending the DAT Rally with your family (children and grandchildren, et al) on April 14, 2016 at the State Capitol, 12 noon. Personally invite your church to participate in the DAT by attending the rally on April 14. Optional: Volunteer to help in any capacity with the Decision America Rally (DAT). Jo at jo@hisvessel.org that you will volunteer in some way to help. 3. Options 1 and 2: Plan for a time(s) to be a part of corporate prayer at The Vessel, either on Tuesdays at 5:10-5:50 pm (praying for His Vessel Ministries) or Thursdays at 12:10-12:50 pm (praying for city, state, and nation).