Route 66 Colossians and Philemon New Life in Christ

Christ Through You  Our Calling  1:1-14  Read Vs 9-14

• Filled with knowledge of His will
• Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord
• Strengthened with His power
• Giving thanks to Him

Christ Over All Creation   Read 1:15-17 

• He showed us what God was like
• He is first place in all creation
• He was before creation
• He created all things (by Him and for Him)
• He holds all things together

Christ Over the Church Through the Cross  Read 1:18

• He is the head of the church
• He is the source of the church
• He is the resurrection of the church
• He is first place in all things

Christ In You Read 1:24-29

• We have a ministry – to suffer and share
• There was a mystery – it was hidden but now revealed
• We have a message – It’s Christ in you and me
• We have a mission – to share Christ & see completeness
• We have a motivation – we strive mightily in His strength

Christ Builds You Up 2:1-23  Read 2:6-7; 1:23

• Know Who Jesus Really Is Read 2:2-3, 9-10
• Know What Jesus Saved You From Read 2:13a;1:21
• Know What Jesus Did on Your Behalf Read 13b-15; 1:20,22
• Know Who You Are in Christ 2:16-23

Christ Gives Us New Clothes  3:1-17

• What Christ Did & What We Must Do Read 3:1-4
• What We Need to Take Off Read 3:5-11
• What We Are To Put On Read 3:12-14
• What We Should Do Read 3:15-17

Christ Over Your Household  Read 3:18-21

• Wives – submit to godly, servant leadership
• Husbands – sacrificially love your wives
• Children – obey for it pleases the Lord
• Parents – don’t frustrate your children

Christ Over Your Work  Read 3:22-4:1

• As an Employee - Give your best effort as unto the Lord
• As an Employer - Treat them with kindness and fairness

Christ Over Your Words  Read 4:2-6

• Pray Powerfully 4:2-3
• Walk Wisely 4:4-5
• Share Successfully 4:6

Christ Over Your Relationships  4:7-18

• Appreciate those who serve and give
• Challenge those who need it – Philemon 1-21 Read Philemon10-18

ü  Be willing to go back and make things right

ü Be willing to forgive and offer restoration