Day 60: Philippians 4, Colossians 1-2

Exhortations – Philippians 4:2-9

Understand It

• Why did Paul plead with Euodia and Syntyche? (4:2)
• How did Paul tell the Philippian Christians to treat others? (4:5)
• How can a believer enjoy the peace of God? (4:6-7)

Apply It

• How can you be an effective peacemaker this week?

Thanks for Their Gifts – Philippians 4:10-23

Understand It

• What lesson had Paul learned about contentment? (4:10-13)
• How had the Philippians supported Paul in the past? (4:15-16)
• How would God reciprocate the believers’ generosity? (4:19)

Apply It

• What can you do to develop an attitude of contentment in all circumstances?

Thanksgiving and Prayer – Colossians 1:1-14

Understand It

• Why did Paul offer prayers of thanksgiving for the Colossians? (1:3-4)
• What was Paul’s primary prayer for these Christians? (1:9)
• What results did Paul want for the Colossians? (1:10)

Apply It

• To whom can you write an encouraging letter sometime during the next week?

The Supremacy of Christ – Colossians 1:15-23

Understand It

• What is Christ’s relationship to Creation? (1:15-17)
• Why was the resurrection of Jesus significant? (1:18)
• What did God achieve through the work of His Son? (1:20)

Apply It

• When can you take time this week to meditate on this powerful, compelling description of Christ?

Paul’s Labor for the Church – Colossians 1:24-2:5

Understand It

• What did Paul do for the sake of the church? (1:24)
• What kind of effort did Paul expend in preaching and teaching? (1:29)
• How would a commitment to the full knowledge of Christ protect the Colossians? (2:4)

Apply It

• What kind of “spiritual workout” would increase your stamina for the Christian journey ahead this week?

Freedom From Human Regulations Through Life With Christ – Colossians 2:6-23

Understand It

• What did God give the Colossian believers? (2:10)
• How did Paul encourage the Colossians to practice their freedom in Christ? (2:16)
• What were the characteristics of the false teachers? (2:18-19)

Apply It

• This week, how can you best exercise the freedom you have in Christ?

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Tomorrow: Colossians 3-4, 1 Thessalonians 1