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Colossians - Lesson 1 Workbook

Christ's Connection to God.. He's Him

Verses to Remember

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." Colossians 1:15 NIV

Colossians 1:1-14

1. Who is writing this book?

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2. How do you sense Paul feels about the Colossians?

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3. In the first 7 verses, how many times does Paul reference Christ?

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Colossians 1: 15-23

1. According to those verses, what are some things that Paul claims Jesus is?

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2. According to those verses, what are some things that Paul claims Jesus does?

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Who is Jesus?

When we say Jesus is God, we are saying that He created everything. He not only created it, but He holds it together. Weather patterns and tectonic plates and human emotions were invented by Him. They are subject to His authority. Nothing happens unless He gives the okay.

3. How does that match up with what you usually think about Jesus?

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4. Is there anything in those verses that you’ve never thought of before, or causes you to think differently?

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5. Can you pick apart this passage and make an argument that Jesus was/is NOT God, based on what He isn’t and what He doesn’t do?

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Colossians 1: 21-23 and Philippians 2:5-11

1. What was Jesus’ reaction to His deity?

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2. What was Paul’s reaction?

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3. What should your reaction be?

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Homework:

• Memorize Colossians 1:15
• Record the amount of time you spend doing different tasks during the week. How much of the time you spent during the week honored God?

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