Proverbs 2:1-22
I. The 'talk'
II. The stakes
III. The fear of the Lord
IV. True wisdom
V. True hope
Proverbs 1:8–19
I. The Foolishness of the Sinners' Pursuits
II. The Reward of the Parents' Instruction
III. The Call to the Beloved Son
Proverbs 1:1–7
I. Some Thoughts on Wisdom Literature
II. A Summary Overview of Proverbs
III. The Beginning of Knowledge – 1-7
Philemon 1-25
I. Onesimus and His Role in This Scene
II. Philemon and His Role in This Scene
III. Paul and His Role in This Scene
Colossians 4:7-18
I. The Intimacy Exposed by Expressing the News – 7-9
II. The Community Uncovered by Mutual Greetings – 10-17
III. The Sadness Insinuated by Suffering and Separation – 18
Colossians 4:2–6
I. Multiply the Mystery
II. Communicate Effectively
III. Act with Urgency and Thankfulness
Colossians 3:18-4:1
I. Living Like Christians at Home – 3:18-21
II. Living Like Christians at Work – 3:22-4:1
III. Further Reflection on the Heart of the Matter – 3:23-24
Colossians 3:15–17
I. The Umpire
II. The Governor
III. The Ambassador
Colossians 3:12-14
I. The Ones Being Outfitted – 12a
II. The Wardrobe, with Accessories – 12b-13
III. The Finishing Outerwear – 14
Colossians 3:5–11
I. Put to Death What Is Earthly in You – 5-6
II. Put Away the Vices of the Old Life – 7-8
III. Do Not Lie, and Here Is Why – 9-11
Colossians 3:1–4
I. What We Are Supposed to Do – 1-2
II. Why We Are Supposed to Do It – 3
III. When It Is Supposed to Pay Off – 4
Colossians 2:16–23
I. Colossian Difficulties
II. The Focus of the False Teaching
III. The Appeal of the False Teaching
IV. God’s Purpose in Giving the Law
Colossians 2:6-15
I. The Central Charge to Walk in Christ – 6-7
II. The Sobering Warning to Avoid Captivity – 8
III. The Reasons Why Christ Is Superior – 9-15
Colossians 1:24-2:5
I. The Challenging Work of a Messenger – 1:24-29
II. The Messenger Loving His Work – 2:1-5
III. Cultivating a Love of This Work
Colossians 1:21-23
I. Who Are We Without Christ? – 21
II. Who Are We In Christ? – 22
III. How Do We Handle the “If?” – 23
Colossians 1:15-20
I. Jesus Is Lord Over All Creation – 15-17
II. Jesus Is Lord Over New Creation – 18-20
Colossians 1:1-14
I. Greeting – 1-2
II. Thanksgiving – 3-8
III. And Prayer – 9-14
Selected Texts
1. Is there evidence of church membership in the NT?
2. Why should every believer be a member of a local church?
3. What does it mean to be a member of a church?
Selected Texts
1. What type of community are we?
2. Fighting my sin together
3. Winning back the wanderer
Selected Texts
I. What does the Bible teach us regarding hospitality?
II. What does it look like to obey this teaching today?