24th June’s BS Notes

Yo.. Here’s my contribution for the last BS.. Erm Don’t shoot me if I got it wrong!
Hee

Colossians 3:8-13 : The New Man (Lesson 9)

We had a debate on the topic “Christians are weak” with the younger Akuouians winning the debate. hee

A. Review of Chapters 1 and 2

B. Historical Setting of the Church in Colossae and how this relates to Paul’s instructions on v 8-13.
- V8 contained instructions regarding watching of your tongue eg malice, slander, abusive speech. False teachings were prevalent in the church. In the midst of these arguments over who were right and wrong, they faced the tendency to fall into sins such as this and hence Paul’s instructions.

C. Definitions and cross references of each word in v8 were revised with some verses added/emphaized.
- Wrath: the Anger of Man does not achieve the righteousness of God (James1:19-20)
- Outbursts of Anger: Deeds of the Flesh
- Abusive Speech: Bridle your tongue

etc

D. Definitions and cross references of each word in v12-16 were revised with some verses added/emphaized.
- Kindness – 2 Sam 9:1 King David’s kindness to Mephibosheth in retrospect to the destruction of Alexander the Great’s family after he died. Etc

E. Historical Setting of the Church in Colossae and how this relates to Paul’s instructions on v 12-16.
- It is not enough that the Christian must endure grief and provocation, and refuse to retaliate; he must also forgive the troublemaker. If he does not, then feelings of malice will develop in the heart; and these can lead to greater sins.
- The Extent of Forgiveness and practicing it in our lives.
- Put on Love, the Perfect Bond of Unity (cf Historical setting in Colossae again!) hence the need for love.
- The Peace of God needed to continually decide as your umpire/referee (think soccer referee) in your hearts amidst the conflicts of life to help you decide what is right.
- Finally the Word of God called to richly dwell among them in all aspects of their life (cf to Historical setting again!) We need to always turn back to His Biblical truth when in doubt!

God Bless you, fellow bros and sis…
Da Tou