Colossians 1 Bible Talk Notes

Becoming Close To God
Series: Colossians & Philemon

What Does The Bible Say?
Colossians 1

How should we pray for each other?

9 So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Colossians 1:9 NLT)

Pray that they know God’s will for their lives.


Pray that they live a life that bears fruit.

11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. (Colossians 1:11 NLT)

Pray that they stay faithful to Christ.


Pray that they live a grateful life.  

How do we explain an unseen God to others?

in the heavenly realms and on earth.
(Colossians 1:15–16 NLT)

When we see Christ, we see God in the flesh.

What was Christ’s purpose?


To bring us into a relationship with God.

How Can We Obey?

To pray for others and ourselves to know and follow God’s will for our lives.

Question 1 of 5
What do we mean when we say Christ is the visible image of the invisible God? 

Question 2 of 5
What are some actions, practices, and behaviors that demonstrate a person is continuing in faith?  

Question 3 of 5
How did Christ’s death make it possible for us to be reconciled to God? 

Question 4 of 5
In what ways am I bearing fruit for God? In what area could I bear more fruit for God? 

Question 5 of 5
In what area of life could you more fully submit to Christ’s lordship this week? 

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