1. In Colossians 4, Paul addresses the issue of servant-master relationships. What is the message in this chapter for twenty-first-century Christians?
2. In Colossians 3:23, Paul taught, “whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” How does that fit into his teaching in Colossians 4?
3. According to 2 Corinthians 5:10, an “accounting day” is coming. What will happen on that particular day?
4. What is the connection between Hebrews 4:13 and 2 Corinthians 5:10?
5. If we know that we have a Master in Heaven, what should that knowledge do for us?
6. Explain the connection between Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18, and Luke 18:1.
7. What is the message of Matthew 6:33 and 1 Peter 5:7?
8. According to Paul’s comments in Colossians 4:3, what is one of the things for which Christians should routinely pray?
9. Explain the connection between 2 Thessalonians 3:1 and Colossians 4:3.
10. In addition to praying, James tells us in James 1:22 that there is something else in which we should be engaged. What is it?
11. In James 5:17, we are told to pray for one another for a specific purpose. What is that purpose?
12. According to Isaiah 43:7, why are we here?
13. What did Paul mean when he told the
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14. What is the connection between James 4:14 and Colossians 4:5?
15. Explain the relationship between 1 Peter 3:15 and Colossians 4:6.
16. How do Matthew 12:37 and James 3:8 fit together?
17. What was Paul’s point in mentioning people like Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Barnabas, and Justus (Col. 4:7-11)?
18. In Colossians 4:14, Paul mentioned a man by the name of Demas. He mentioned him again in 2 Timothy 4:10. Explain the difference between the two passages.
19. What was Paul’s point in 2 Timothy 2:2?
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