SCRIPTURE: Colossians 1:3-4, 9-14 

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In this lesson, we explore the book of Colossians and review another prayer written by Paul. Once again, he writes this letter from prison in Rome. One unique aspect of his prayer for the believers in Colossae is that he did not establish the church there. 

Instead, a man named Epaphras likely visited Ephesus, where he heard the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and received the gift of salvation. Epaphras then returned to his hometown, Colossae, and started sharing the good news with his friends and fellow citizens. 

Later, Epaphras visited Rome and reported to Paul about the believers’ growth in Colossae. This letter serves as an example for believers to pray for one another. 

"For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people … So, we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you." Colossians 1:4, 9 

Two essential ingredients for knowledge are a divine measure of wisdom and understanding. How you live will honor the Lord's name and please Him. God’s Word transforms lives. 

"Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better." Colossians 1:10 

As believers, we can pray for one another to grow in the knowledge of God and to be filled with the strength of the Lord. It is divine power and strength that enable us to stand against the powers of the dark world (Eph. 6:12). 

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