A powerful prayer for other believers is for mature Christian character, conduct and knowledge of God. In part 2 of Colossians: Fullness In Christ, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Colossians 1:9-14.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
- The Person and Work of Christ (Col 1:1-29)
- Introduction (Col 1:1-2)
- Thanksgiving (Col 1:3-8)
- Prayer (Col 1:9-14)
Persistence of the Prayer (Col 1:9a)
- “We have not stopped praying for you”
Content of the Prayer (Col 1:9b)
- “Fill you with the knowledge of His will”
Results of the Prayer (Col 1:10-12a)
- A life worthy of the Lord
- A life pleasing to the Lord in every way
- The fruit of good works
- Growing knowledge of God
- God’s strength
- Endurance
- Patience
- Gratitude
The Underlying Truth of the Prayer (Col 1:12b-14)
- Heavenly inheritance
- Kingdom transfer
- Redemption
Principles from the Text
- Believers should pray persistently for other believers
- Believers should pray for intimate knowledge of God
- Intimate knowledge of God transforms a person
Applying the Text
- Is your life ambition to know God deeply?
- Do you persistently pray that others will know God deeply?