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A Persistent and Powerful Prayer

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

  1. The Person and Work of Christ (Col 1:1-29)
    1. Introduction (Col 1:1-2)
    2. Thanksgiving (Col 1:3-8)
    3. 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?