Colossians 1:24-29
In this section, I’m going to break down a couple sentences to show you how I “study” a passage.
👉 verse 24-25
Paul said that he rejoiced in his suffering. The logical question would be, “How is that possible?” And Paul told us.
- He rejoiced because it was suffering for the sake of the church. Paul loved the church and it was his joy to suffer on their behalf.
- Also, Paul’s pain had purpose. He desperately wanted to make the Word of God fully known to the people. Ultimately, he was suffering for the sake of the gospel.
👉 verse 27
Paul spoke of riches and glory and mystery.
Don’t we want to know more?!? What is this rich, glorious mystery – it’s Christ living in us!
And why is it so rich and glorious? Because Christ within us is the source of our hope – the hope of glory.
👉 verse 28
Paul’s mission was to proclaim Christ. He did so by warning and teaching everyone with the goal of helping them grow in Christ.
{ This theme of growth – which we have already seen in Colossians – will appear over and over.}
👉 verse 29
This verse brings the whole passage together.
We toil and struggle (v 24) – but we do it with Christ’s power and energy within us (v 27) – in order to help people grow in faith (v 28).
You are loved.
