Colossians 1:24-29 (NASB)
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, 26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, 27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. 29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
The Big Idea: Christians are called to be ministers who sacrifice, suffer and serve with joy in order to make Christ known and to build one another up in Him.
Outline: Eight elements of Ministry that all Christians should understand, remember and model for the sake of Christ and His Church.
Last Sunday:
1. The Author of Ministry – vv. 1:23d; 25a
2. The Agony of Ministry – vv. 1:24-25 (and 2:1)
3. The Attitude of Ministry – v. 1:24
This Sunday:
4. The Mandate of Ministry – v. 1:25b
5. The Message of Ministry – vv. 1:25b-27)
* The Mystery revealed (to you)
* The Mystery received (by you)
* The Mystery’s endless riches (for you)
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