Lesson 25: Colossians 3:23
The Blueprint — The Verse
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
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The Context — The History
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More wrote to Colossae, where many believers were slaves or workers under earthly masters. In a society where labor was often demeaning, PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More elevated every task as service rendered directly to ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
instructs households on how new life in ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More reshapes relationships. PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More addresses wives, husbands, children, fathers, and slaves, calling all believers to wholehearted work as unto the Lord.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
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Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More.
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Discussion
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How would your work change if you saw your boss as ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More?
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What tasks feel too ordinary to offer to God?
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Where do you need to work with 'all your heart' this week?
