Bible Study on Colossians

The Church in Colossae was like Rome, not one that Paul started but a Church he cared deeply about. Paul cared about the Colossians because of the common association they shared with Epaphras, the pastor in Colossae. Epaphras was most likely a convert of Paul’s while he was in Ephesus and he has gone back to visit Paul during his imprisonment in Rome.

The congregation in Colossae was being influenced by a group called Gnostics. They were trying to develop and spread a twist on the gospel of Jesus Christ by claiming to have a special knowledge that only they could provide in living a true Christian life. Paul writes Colossians to help keep the Church there centered in Jesus before they are pulled too far off track.

This writing finds us today as a New Testament Church still struggling with our interpretation and application of the Gospel by applying our “special” knowledge to go with salvation rather than just Jesus.

Below are the sessions for the Bible Study on Colossians.

Session 1: Introduction

Session 2: Colossians 1:1-8. FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE

Session 3: Colossians 1:9-14 – The Power of Prayer

Session 4: Colossians 1:15-23. The Supremacy of Jesus

Session 5: Colossians 1:24-25. A Purpose in Service

Session 6: Colossians 2:1-10. Walking with Jesus

Session 7: Colossians 2:11-23. Foolish Philosophies

Session 8: Colossians 3: 1-17. A New Life

Session 9: Colossians 3:18-21. Home Life 101

Session 10: Colossians 3:22 – 4:1. Work

Session 11: Colossians 4:2 – 4:6. A Different Conversation

Session 12: Colossians 4:7-18.