Scripture Verses

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Study Questions

  1. Read Colossians 1:24-2:5 Why do you think God allows us to suffer difficulties?
  2. What cost are you paying right now so that others can know Jesus and grow in Him?
  3. Why do you think Paul refers to his role as a '"stewardship" in verse 25? What are his responsibilities as a minister? What was he trying to accomplish? What resources did God provide?
  4. What mystery does Paul refer to in this passage (Also see Romans 8:10; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 3:17.)? Why is this mystery so important to the Colossians and us today?
  5. What does it mean to strive according to Christ's power in verse 29? (See 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Ephesians 1:18-21; Philippians 4:11-13.) How do we practically depend on the strength of the Lord?
  6. Are you carrying out the preaching of the word of God and bringing people to reconciliation? In what ways are you participating in seeing every person presented complete in Christ?
Downloads & Resources

The Great Mystery

Dr. Jon Morrissette - 9/23/2018