COLOSSIANS + PHILEMON
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE
RESPONDING IN FAITH
HOW TO USE
READ THE GENRE + BOOK OVERVIEWS FOR COLOSSIANS + PHILEMON
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
READ THE CHAPTER SUMMARIES FOR OF COLOSSIANS + PHILEMON
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: COLOSSIANS 1-4
SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE
In what ways did Paul pray for the believers in Colossae (Colossians 1:9-12)?
In your own words, summarize Paul’s message in Colossians 1:13-14.
Based on Colossians 1:24-29, what were Paul’s goals in sharing the gospel?
Read Colossians 2:6-7. What do you think it means to be established in faith?
What was Paul warning the believers about in Colossians 2:8?
What are some practical ways to “set your mind on things above, not on things that are on the earth” (Colossians 3:2)?
What did Paul call believers to “put to death”?
How can the peace of Christ rule in your heart (Colossians 3:15)?
What did Paul mean when he encouraged the believers to make the best use of time with outsiders (Colossians 4:5)?
SESSION TWO: PHILEMON 1
RESPONDING IN FAITH
How did Paul describe his feelings towards Philemon and the Colossians (v.4-7)?
Paul had the authority to demand Philemon’s obedience, but instead he appealed to him in love. What does this say about Paul’s character (v.9-10)?
Where did Philemon live? How does Colossians 3:11 relate directly to the book of Philemon?
Use a Study Bible or internet search to find the meaning of the name Onesimus. How did Paul describe Onesimus in verse 11?
Besides writing this letter, what else did Paul do for Onesimus to help reconcile him to Philemon (v.18-19)?
How did Paul ask Philemon to follow Christ’s example? How did Paul follow Christ’s example on behalf of Onesimus?
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Colossians + Philemon.
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