Text: Colossians 4:2–18

Big Idea of the Message: Paul closes his letter with the reminder to be a person who prays and commends fellow believers. Prayer is vital to our life, and our life practices testify to many people—hence, the listing of “everyday” people and both their impact on Paul and their influence in the world.

Gather:

· Have you ever prayed and prayer and seen God answer it? (Share you experiences with each other)

· Spend some time worshipping God, asking Him to speak to you afresh. These songs maybe helpful:

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENtL_li4GbE

o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izrk-erhDdk

Grow:

Read: Colossians 4:2–18

1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?

· Are there sections of the teaching on Sunday that you struggled with?

· Do you need to explore anything that was said further?

1. What does it mean to “put feet to your prayers”?

2. Of the things a believer is to do, seen in Colossians 4:2–6 which one poses the biggest challenge to you?

3. Is there a person you could befriend and either encourage them as a Christian or possibly help them become a believer?

4. If you were part of the church at Colossae, how would Paul have written about you as he closed his letter to the Colossians?

Go:

· Make the final preparations for your social event together. Name the people that you are hoping will attend. Pray for the details of your event. Prayer for the people who you hope to attend. Ask God to use each of you to grow His church and extend His Kingdom.

Spend some time sharing your own prayer needs and praying for each other.