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Colossians - Episode 8

(Colossians 4:2-6)

1. Begins with Deeper Prayer – v. 2

a. Continue – remember our opening message in the series – Deeper Prayer from Col 1

• Thank God for People; for the Gospel
• Ask God to fill people; strengthen people – for endurance, patience, joy, t-giving

b. Steadfastly

c. Watchful – pay attention to movement and answers

d. With Thanksgiving

2. Is Motivated by the Example of Others – v. 3-4

a. Their zeal for prayer

b. Boldness to walk through Open Doors

c. Christ-centered perspective

d. Clarity

3. Moves Outward – v5-6

a. With Wisdom

• Who? When? How? What?

b. With Vision

• See the opportunities as Divine Appointments

c. With Words

d. With Grace

• Unmerited favor
• No distinction
• No partiality
• No limits

e. With Salt

• Create flavor – with questions and scripture!

f. With Discernment

• Are they open?
• Genuinely interested?
• Appreciate uniqueness