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Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

1. Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
   1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1–14)
      1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1–2)
      2. The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
      3. The prayer (Colossians 1:9–14)
         1. The occasion (Colossians 1:9a)
         2. The petitions (Colossians 1:9b-12)
            • The primary petition (Colossians 1:9b)
            • The second petition: a consequence of the first (Colossians 1:10-14)

            NB: Four characteristics of a worthy walk

         3. The bases of the petitions (Colossians 1:13–14)
            • Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13a)
            • Transferral to the kingdom of the beloved Son (Colossians 1:13b)
            • Possession of redemption (Colossians 1:14)

Conclusion and application