◄ Colossians 4:15 ►
Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Colossians 4:15? 2. How can we greet fellow believers as instructed in Colossians 4:15? 3. What role does hospitality play in the church according to Colossians 4:15? 4. How does Colossians 4:15 connect with Romans 16:5 about house churches? 5. How can we support local church gatherings like in Colossians 4:15? 6. What steps can we take to encourage church unity from Colossians 4:15? 7. What is the significance of Nympha's house in Colossians 4:15 for early Christian gatherings? 8. How does Colossians 4:15 reflect the role of women in the early church? 9. Why does Paul mention specific individuals and households in Colossians 4:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Colossians 4? 11. Who was Nympha in the Bible? 12. Who was Nympha in the Bible? 13. What is the biblical view on church buildings' importance? 14. What should you do if no church suits you? Discussion Questions 1. How does the practice of meeting in homes, as seen in Colossians 4:15, challenge our current understanding of church gatherings? 2. In what ways can we practice hospitality in our own lives to support the mission of the church? 3. What can we learn from Nympha's example about the role of women in the church, and how can we apply this in our own congregations? 4. How do Paul's greetings to the Laodiceans and Nympha encourage us to build relationships within our church community? 5. Considering the message to the church in Laodicea in Revelation, what spiritual lessons can we draw for our own church's health and vitality? Colossians 4 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Paul's request for prayers reveal about his understanding of prayer's power? 2. How can you apply Paul's instruction about being 'watchful and thankful' in prayer to your daily life? 3. What does it mean to "make the most of every opportunity" in your interactions with non-believers? 4. How can your speech be 'always full of grace, seasoned with salt'? Give practical examples. 5. Why do you think Paul emphasizes the need for wisdom when interacting with outsiders? 6. How do you see the role of Tychicus and Onesimus in strengthening the early Christian community? 7. How might you encourage and support your fellow believers as Epaphras did? 8. What can we learn from Paul's personal greetings about the nature of Christian fellowship and relationship? 9. Why do you think Paul singles out Archippus for a personal message? How can this apply to your Christian journey? 10. How does the concept of shared responsibility within the Christian community, as portrayed in this chapter, speak to you? 11. In what ways do you think you can better practice the wisdom and grace Paul describes when dealing with non-believers? 12. How does Colossians 4 instruct you about managing relationships within and outside the Christian community? 13. How does this chapter inspire you to have a more prayer-centered life? 14. How can Paul's message to the Colossians inform the way you participate in your local church? 15. How does Paul's discussion of his co-laborers give you insight into the supportive network in the early church, and how can we recreate such networks today? 16. How can you "complete the work you have received in the Lord," like Archippus? 17. If you were to send a message to your own faith community, what would it be and why? 18. How does Colossians 4 inspire you to develop more meaningful Christian relationships? 19. How do you feel you can improve your own ability to express your faith to others? 20. How can you use your present circumstances to spread the Gospel and support your fellow believers, as Paul did from prison? Links Colossians 4:15 NIV Colossians 4:15 NLT Colossians 4:15 ESV Colossians 4:15 NASB Colossians 4:15 KJV Colossians 4:15 Commentaries Bible Hub