Study Questions
STUDY TIPS
1. WHAT DOES IT SAY?
Step 1. What does it say?
What does Paul include in his greeting to the Colossians?
A Pray B Look Closely At
Who is Epaphras and what is his relationship with the Colossians ? (See 4:12-13 also.)
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Repetitions Transition words (but, therefore, if, etc.) Images/metaphors Commands Warnings Contrasts Verbs—note past, present, and future. Who is doing this action? Big Bible Words Themes from the book Are there any unfamiliar terms or concepts? (See the Study Notes for help with this)
C Look Structurally What do we learn about the Church of Colossae from this passage? Why is Paul thankful?
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What is the tone of the passage? Divide the passage into its natural sections, one for each major thought. Create a heading or picture for each section Note key verses What does the structure reveal?
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What is the author”s flow of thought?
D Share with the group something you noticed
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