Paul must often have felt like a mother duck guiding her ducklings. He had seen the enthusiasm of the Colossian Christians but knew they had no idea of the dangers they would face. Longing for them to continue growing in their faith, Paul--now stuck in prison-- wrote to his young flock, affirming them, warning them of hazards and pointing them to King Jesus, the supreme one who was with them and at work in them. These eight studies in Colossians & Philemon will similarly guide us toward maturity in King Jesus still at work in his people today.

This guide by Tom Wright can be used on its own or alongside New Testament for Everyone commentary on Colossians & Philemon. It is designed to help you understand Scripture in fresh ways under the guide of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you or a group more deeply into God's word. Discover how you can participate more fully in God's kingdom.

• Getting the Most Out of Colossians and Philemon
• Suggestions for Individual Study
• Suggestions for Group Members

1. Colossians 1:1-14 - The Fruit of the Gospel
2. Colossians 1:15-29 - Christ Supreme
3. Colossians 2:1-7 - God's Treasure Revealed
4. Colossians 2:8-3:4 - Complete in Christ
5. Colossians 3:5-17 - Old Clothes, New Clothes
6. Colossians 3:18-4:1 - The Christian household
7. Colossians 4:2-18 - Together in Prayer
8. Philemon - Gracious Persuasion

Guidelines for Leaders