Colossians Outline

1:1 - 1:12 :: Introduction
 

 
1:13 - 1:23 :: Christ is supreme, and his work has reconciled us to himself.
 

 
1:24 - 2:7 :: Paul is a minister of the Gospel, and cares for the Colossians.
 

 
2:8 - 2:23 :: Avoid deception and false rules ('elementary principles')
 

 
3:1 - 3:17 :: Set your mind on things above
 

 
3:18 - 4:1 :: Rules for roles
 

 
4:2 - 4:18 :: Prayer, Evangelism, and Closing
 

 
Questions

Who founded the church at Colossae?
 

How many sections/verses can you find concerning thankfulness / gratitude?
 

What verse(s) best summarize the goal of the letter to the Colossians? Do these verses represent what our primary goal in learning about Colossians should be?
 

What is the most encouraging truth discussed in Colossians for you?
 

What is the command that you most need to work on fulfilling in Colossians?