Day 85 – Introduction and Background
1. From a study Bible, Bible dictionary, or
commentary read about the background of
Colossians. Understand what concerns
motivated Paul to write this letter.
1. 2. Read Colossians 1:1-8, underlining key phrases as you
3. read.
a) What qualities did Paul see in the lives of these
Christians that caused him to be so thankful for them?
b) Where did he see these qualities coming from?
c) How are you showing these qualities in 28 your
relationships with others?
Read 1:9-14, underlining key phrases as you read.
What overall purpose do you think Paul had in
writing what he did in the introduction to this
letter (vv.1-13)

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