Morning: The message, "A Servant of the Gospel," focused on Col. 1:24-2:5. In this passage, Paul explains that a servant of the gospel labors to bring people to
maturity in Christ. The Colossian Christians were facing a struggle.
False teachers had infiltrated their church in the absence of their leader Epaphras.
Paul was writing to them to keep them on course, but he needed to remind them
of his role and authority. He goes on the explain what a true servant of the
gospel looks like. A servant of the gospel:
1. Joyfully endures
hardship for the church's sake. Paul isn't saying Jesus death wasn't
enough, but that God has appointed us to suffer. We need to accept it and
rejoice in the potential good that can come from it.
2. Is commissioned by
God to present the word in its fullness. It means to clearly present the
message of Christ.
3. Proclaims Christ
with admonition and teaching. What was his purpose?
a. To present them perfect in Christ
b. to encourage them in heart
c. to see them united in love
d. that they may know Christ in the fullness of understanding
e. to keep them from being deceived
f. so that they may continue on with order and faithfulness.
What do we do?
1. We ask if we have ever responded to the gospel.
2. We honor servants of the gospel.
3. We apply their teaching to our lives.
Evening: Movie Night
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