Colossians & Philemon

by N. T. Wright, Dale Larsen (Contribution by), Sandy Larsen (Contribution by)

Overview

Paul must often have felt like a mother duck guiding her ducklings to safety. He had seen the enthusiasm of the Colossian Christians but knew they had no idea of the dangers they would face. Longing for them to continue growing in faith, Paul—now stuck in prison—wrote to his young flock, affirming them, warning them of hazards and pointing them to King Jesus, the supreme one who was with them and at work in them. These eight studies on Colossians and Philemon will similarly guide us toward maturity in King Jesus, who is still at work in his people today.

This guide by Tom Wright can be used on its own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentary on Colossians and Philemon. It is designed to help you understand Scripture in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you or a group more deeply into God's Word. Discover how you can participate more fully in God's kingdom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830821921
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	06/09/2009
Series:	N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

N. T. (Tom) Wright is bishop of Durham and was formerly canon theologian of Westminster Abbey. He taught New Testament studies for twenty years at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. He is the author of dozens of books, including Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, Evil and the Justice of God, Justification and The Challenge of Jesus.

Dale Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. He and his wife, Sandy, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.

Sandy Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. She and her husband, Dale, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.

Table of Contents

Getting the Most Out of Colossians and Philemon

Suggestions for Individual Study

Suggestions for Group Members

1 Colossians 1:1-14
The Fruit of the Gospel

2 Colossians 1:15-29
Christ Supreme

3 Colossians 2:1-7
God's Treasure Revealed

4 Colossians 2:8—3:4
Complete in Christ

5 Colossians 3:5-17
Old Clothes, New Clothes

6 Colossians 3:18—4:1
The Christian Household

7 Colossians 4:2-18
Together in Prayer

8 Philemon
Gracious Persuasion

Guidelines for Leaders

What People are Saying About This

Scot McKnight

"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."

Editorial Reviews

"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."

Scot McKnight