Lesson 25: Colossians 3:23
The Blueprint — The Verse
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
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The Context — The History
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More wrote to Colossae, where many believers were slaves or workers under earthly masters. In a society where labor was often demeaning, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More elevated every task as service rendered directly to Christ.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
instructs households on how new life in Christ reshapes relationships. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... 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 those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
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knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
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Discussion
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How would your work change if you saw your boss as Christ?
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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?