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Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19

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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)
         3. The bases of the petitions (Colossians 1:13-14)
            1. Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13a)
            2. Transferral to the kingdom of the beloved Son (Colossians 1:13b)
            3. Possession of redemption (Colossians 1:14)
   2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
      1. Christ as the image of God (Colossians 1:15a)
      2. Christ as supreme over creation (Colossians 1:15b-17)
      3. Christ as Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18-19)

Conclusion and application