Other Epistles: Letters to Churches
Understand Christ's supreme role in creation and redemption
Identify key theological concepts in Colossians about Jesus' nature
Develop appreciation for Christ's complete sufficiency in believers' lives
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things have been created through him and for him.”
— Colossians 1:15-17 (WEB)Demonstrates Christ's supreme role in creation and divine nature
Quick review of previous epistles studied this week, connecting Colossians to Ephesians and Philippians
Exploring Christ's supremacy in Colossians
Use the world map to trace Paul's missionary journeys and the churches he wrote to
Simpler: Use pre-marked map with stickers
Challenge: Research additional historical context about Colossae
Summarize key points about Christ's supremacy
Thank God for Jesus' complete work of redemption
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Paul's letter to the Thessalonians and Christ's return
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
— Galatians 2:20 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Christ Collage: Create a visual representation of the verse using magazine cutouts, drawings, and words that illustrate personal surrender and Christ's indwelling
Colossians was written to address early church heresies that diminished Christ's divine nature
Understanding abstract theological concepts about Christ's nature
Child's ability to articulate Christ's importance beyond simple Sunday school answers