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Your Prayers Help the Word Run: Colossians 4:2–4, Part 2 Nov 26, 2023

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How should Christians pray for preachers of the gospel? Pray that God would open doors for his word to be proclaimed boldly and fruitfully.

Faithful, Watchful, Thankful in Prayer: Colossians 4:2–4, Part 1 Nov 24, 2023

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What should characterize the Christian prayer life? Steadfastness, watchfulness, and thanksgiving.

When Masters Are Also Slaves: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 6 Nov 21, 2023

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Paul leaves the shell of slavery in place, but guts it from the inside. How then should Christians today orient to slavery?

Slaves of Christ and Not Man: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 5 Nov 19, 2023

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All Christian work is done for the Lord. No matter where you work or what you do for work, “Christ is your Lord, not any man.”

Should Fear of God Motivate Us? Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 4 Nov 17, 2023

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If perfect love casts out fear, what does it mean to fear the Lord, and how does that motivate sincere obedience?

Is People-Pleasing Ever Right? Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 3 Nov 14, 2023

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People-pleasing is evil because it’s born of a duplicitous heart. But is there such a thing as good people-pleasing?

God and Limited Authorities in Christ: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 2 Nov 12, 2023

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Wives, children, citizens, church members, and slaves first submit to God, and then for his sake, submit to human authorities.

How Paul Gutted Slavery: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 1 Nov 10, 2023

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Christians should aim to think about everything in light of Scripture. How then should Christians think about slavery?

How Not to Break Your Child’s Spirit: Colossians 3:18–21, Part 7 Nov 07, 2023

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Fathers, do not discourage your children with excessive demands. Instead, encourage your kids by teaching them to hope in God.

Children, Obey Your Parents! Colossians 3:18–21, Part 6 Nov 05, 2023

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Why should parents diligently teach their children to obey? Because the Lord takes delight in the glad-hearted obedience of children.