Colossians and Philemon: The Lordship of Jesus

by David Jeremiah

Overview

Finding freedom in Christ...

Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the letters of Colossians and Philemon in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today.

The apostle Paul may never have visited the small town of Colossae, located in modern-day Turkey, but he was linked to the congregation through a coworker named Epaphras. This man came to visit Paul while he was imprisoned in Rome to deliver troubling news about destructive teachings that had taken root in the Colossian fellowship. Paul penned a letter in response, urging the believers to experience the freedom they had found in Christ, recognize their salvation came through the Lordship of Jesus alone, and reflect the light of Christ in their lives.

Paul also penned a short personal letter to a Colossian believer named Philemon, urging him to forgive a slave who had departed from him and receive him back as a fellow brother. Paul's words in these letters compel us to remember everything that Jesus has done for us and treat others as we want to be treated.

Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:

• Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.
• Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.
• Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.
• Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.
• Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.
• Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.

Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310091721
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	03/23/2021
Series:	Jeremiah Bible Study Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.95(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the Internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including The Book of Signs, Where Do We Go from Here?, and The Great Disappearance.

Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He and his wife, Donna, have four children and twelve grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Letters of Colossians and Philemon v

Lesson 1 Singing the Praises of the Unsung (Colossians 1:1-8) 1

Lesson 2 Wisdom and Understanding (Colossians 1:9-18) 13

Lesson 3 The Fullness of Christ (Colossians 1:19-29) 25

Lesson 4 True or False? (Colossians 2:1-10) 37

Lesson 5 Alive in Christ (Colossians 2:11-23) 49

Lesson 6 Stay Centered (Colossians 3:1-11) 61

Lesson 7 Putting on the New Man (Colossians 3:12-17) 73

Lesson 8 Fully Engaged (Colossians 3:18-25) 85

Lesson 9 The Holy Spirit's Work (Colossians 4:1-9) 95

Lesson 10 Praise for Fellow Workers (Colossians 4:10-18) 105

Lesson 11 Making Amends (Philemon 1:1-16) 117

Lesson 12 What It Means to Be a Friend (Philemon 1:17-25) 129

Leader's Guide 141

About Dr. David Jeremiah and Turning Point 147

Stay Connected to Dr. David Jeremiah 149