David Jackman

Speaker and Author

Exposition of a New Testament Epistle - Colossians 1:9 - 14

Introduction

• What does ‘growing up’ look like for a Christian?
• The Colossians issue – ‘fullness’ (1:9, 19, 25; 2:9 – 10)
• Nothing more than Christ
• The purpose and structure of the prayer

1. Filled with the Knowledge of God’s Will (v.9 – 10)

1. spiritual wisdom and understanding
2. pleasing God in every way
   • fruit
   • growth

2. Strengthened with the Power of God’s Might (v.11 – 14)

1. In us – endurance
   • patience
   • thankfulness
2. From God – He has qualified us
   • rescued us
   • translated us
   • forgiven us

Conclusion

Give thanks!

© David Jackman 2004