Colossians part 4-Our Relationships

Colossians 3:18-4:18

 

Part of knowing Christ is knowing who you are in Him and how He wants you to act towards others.  This last study of Colossians (and Ephesians) will provide you with instructions for how to relate in a godly manner towards those whom we generally spend most of our days with – our spouses, our children, and our employers/co-workers.  As you go through the study, continually ask God to show you where you need improvement in these relationships.  Ask Him to reveal your heart and ask Him to work a change in you as necessary.

 

Key Verses:  Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of the time.  Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know who you ought to answer each person.  Colossians 4:5-6

 

·         Read Colossians 3:18-4:1, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, Titus 2:9-14

 

o   Make a chart with five columns entitled “Wives,”  “Husbands/Fathers,” “Children,” “Slaves,” and “Masters.”  Make a list of all of the instructions for each title from what you read in Colossians, Ephesians, and Titus

o   Journal Prompt:  Meditate on these relationships.  What do they mean to you?  What do they mean for Christ?

 

·         Read Colossians 4:2-6, Ephesians 5:15-16

o   What are the instruction in these passages?

o   What does Paul ask the church of Colossae to pray for Him?

o   Journal Prompt:  What doors do you need opened for you to share the gospel? Then ask God for assistance!

 

·         Read Colossians 4:7-18

o   What do you learn about Paul’s relationships?

o   Journal Prompt:  God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die for us.  He also calls us to love others.  Who can you invest your time in to show them this love?

 

 

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