Brothers, Sisters, Ministers, Servants, Fellow Workers
Weekly Reading
Monday: Revelation 10-11
Tuesday: Genesis 41, Revelation 12
Wednesday: Genesis 42, Revelation 13
Thursday: Revelation 14-15
Friday: Genesis 43-44:17, Revelation 16
Saturday: Psalm 143-145, Proverbs 30
Sunday: Micah 5-7, Nahum 1-3, Habbakuk 1-3, Zephaniah 1-3, Haggai 1-2, Zechariah 1
Tuesday: Genesis 41, Revelation 12
Wednesday: Genesis 42, Revelation 13
Thursday: Revelation 14-15
Friday: Genesis 43-44:17, Revelation 16
Saturday: Psalm 143-145, Proverbs 30
Sunday: Micah 5-7, Nahum 1-3, Habbakuk 1-3, Zephaniah 1-3, Haggai 1-2, Zechariah 1
Sermon Notes
Key Passage: Colossians 4:7-18
Ephesians 1:7-10
Colossians 4:12
1 Timothy 3:15
2 Timothy 4:10
Acts 13:13
Acts 15:39
2 Timothy 4:11
Philemon 1:24
Romans 16:1
1 Corinthians 3:5
Ephesians 3:7
John 15:15
Galatians 1:10
Brothers and sisters -To each other, we are family.
Demas - a warning
Mark (John Mark) - an encouragement
Ministers (deacons) - To the work, we are faithful ministers.
Phoebe, Apollos and Paul, Paul
Diversity in the church in Colossae
Servants (bondservants, slaves)
To the Lord, we are servants
Fellow Workers
To the Work, we are fellow workers
“Salvation is not gained by moral perfection. It is a gift that comes by grace, through faith (Eph. 2:8–9). That in turn means salvation cannot be lost by moral imperfection. What is not at all gained by performance cannot be lost by poor performance. Salvation is about believing loyalty—trusting what Jesus did to defeat Satan’s claim and turning from all other gods and the belief systems of which they are a part.” ― Michael S. Heiser, “Supernatural”
Ephesians 1:7-10
Colossians 4:12
1 Timothy 3:15
2 Timothy 4:10
Acts 13:13
Acts 15:39
2 Timothy 4:11
Philemon 1:24
Romans 16:1
1 Corinthians 3:5
Ephesians 3:7
John 15:15
Galatians 1:10
Brothers and sisters -To each other, we are family.
Demas - a warning
Mark (John Mark) - an encouragement
Ministers (deacons) - To the work, we are faithful ministers.
Phoebe, Apollos and Paul, Paul
Diversity in the church in Colossae
- Slave - Onesimus
- Doctor - Luke
- Women householder - Nympha
- Spiritual son - Timothy
- Predominantly Greek (Gentile) being written to by Paul (Jew)
Servants (bondservants, slaves)
To the Lord, we are servants
Fellow Workers
To the Work, we are fellow workers
“Salvation is not gained by moral perfection. It is a gift that comes by grace, through faith (Eph. 2:8–9). That in turn means salvation cannot be lost by moral imperfection. What is not at all gained by performance cannot be lost by poor performance. Salvation is about believing loyalty—trusting what Jesus did to defeat Satan’s claim and turning from all other gods and the belief systems of which they are a part.” ― Michael S. Heiser, “Supernatural”
Discussion Questions
3DQ - 3 discipleship questions to ask each other: What is God saying to you? What are you going to do about it? How can I help?
- We are family. Reread Colossians 4:12. Consider how Epaphras labored on behalf of others … IN PRAYER. Make a list of three people to spend this next few weeks praying for their maturity: 1. Someone close to you. 2. Someone you know that is going through a difficult time. 3. Someone who is difficult for you (that easily frustrates you or has hurt you or disappointed you in some way)
- We are ministers. Consider how commitment to serve others comes because the value of it has been revealed to you. This often comes through a specific experience - discuss this reality. Where could you be challenged to step out and serve in a way that is different than what you have experienced before? Look for God to surprise you and either: give you a new place that you can serve OR clarify an area of weakness for you and strength for others - refining where you might serve in the future.
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