◄ Colossians 4:17 ►
Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Colossians 4:17? 2. How can we "complete the ministry" God has given us today? 3. What does Colossians 4:17 teach about personal responsibility in ministry? 4. How does Colossians 4:17 connect with Ephesians 4:12 on equipping the saints? 5. In what ways can we encourage others to fulfill their God-given ministry? 6. How can you discern and act on the ministry God has assigned you? 7. What is the significance of Archippus' ministry mentioned in Colossians 4:17? 8. How does Colossians 4:17 emphasize personal responsibility in Christian service? 9. Why is it important to "see to it" that Archippus fulfills his ministry? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Colossians 4? 11. Who is Archippus in the Bible? 12. What are Timothy's key contributions in the Bible? 13. How do the final greetings in Colossians 4:7-18 compare with other Pauline letters, and could inconsistencies suggest multiple authors? 14. Philemon 1 - Does the style, language, and brevity of this letter raise doubts about its authenticity compared to Paul's other writings? Discussion Questions 1. What specific ministry or calling do you believe God has given you, and how are you working to complete it? 2. How can the church community support you in fulfilling your ministry, and how can you support others in theirs? 3. What challenges have you faced in your ministry, and how have you seen God help you persevere through them? 4. How can you better recognize and utilize your spiritual gifts in your current ministry context? 5. In what ways can you ensure that you are being obedient to God's direction in your life and ministry? 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 4:17 NIV Colossians 4:17 NLT Colossians 4:17 ESV Colossians 4:17 NASB Colossians 4:17 KJV Colossians 4:17 Commentaries Bible Hub