STUDY GUIDE

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The Life that Pleases God

Colossians 1:9-14

November 23, 2025

  • Review the sermon from Sunday. What was the big idea? Was there a specific insight or illustration that stood out to you?

  • Read Colossians 1:10. What is the purpose of every Christian’s life according to this verse? (see also 2 Cor. 5:9, 15; Eph. 1:12; 1 Thess. 1:12)

  • Does the answer to #2 encourage you or convict you? How so

  • Paul refers to the Colossians’ “faith in Christ Jesus” and “love for the saints” (1:4). Consider how one’s faith leads to action. Particularly, how (or why) should faith in Christ result in love for the saints?

  • Reflect on the four characteristics that contribute to a life that pleases God: bearing fruit in good works, increasing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened amidst trial, and giving thanks to God (1:10-12). How does this list inspire or encourage you? How does this list convict you?

  • If the definition of thankful is “conscious of a benefit received”, then take some time to reflect on benefits you’ve received. Express your gratitude to God and/or others for those things.

  • Consider using Paul’s prayer in 1:9-14 to pray for yourself or others this week.