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I. The mystery of God, Christ (1:24-2:5) 1. What was Paul’s attitude to suffering (24a)? Why was this suffering necessary? (24b) What was the commission Paul received from God? (25) What is this mystery? (27b) Why did Paul describe Christ as the mystery? (1:26,2:2) What was the focus of Paul’s ministry? (1:28) How did he struggle for this? (1:29) 3. What were the purposes of his struggling for them? (2:1,4,5) What things are hidden in Christ? (2:3) In what respect is Christ all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge? (1:14,27; Lk 1:77) When we know the mystery of Christ, what blessings do we receive? II. Be rooted and built up in Christ 4. Read verses 6,7. To what does the phrase “So then,” refer? How did they receive Christ Jesus? What does it mean to receive Christ as Lord? 5. What was Paul’s exhortation for them? (6b,7) What does it mean to continue to live in him? (7; Jn 8:31,32; 15:4,5) Think about the meanings of “rooted in him,” (Ps 1:2,3; Jn 15:7) “built up in him,” (Mt 7:24,25) “strengthened in the faith,” and “overflowing with thankfulness.” How can you apply these teachings to your personal life?

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