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    Colossians Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on colossians bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Colossians 1:15 (KJV)

      Who is the image of the invisible God?

      Answer: Jesus Christ

      Study note. Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.

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    2. Lesson 2 · Colossians 1:16 (KJV)

      By whom were all things created?

      Answer: Jesus Christ

      Study note. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible.

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    3. Lesson 3 · Colossians 1:18 (KJV)

      What is Christ the head of?

      Answer: All of the above

      Study note. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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    4. Lesson 4 · Colossians 1:27 (KJV)

      What did Paul say was the mystery?

      Answer: Christ in you, the hope of glory

      Study note. Which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

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    5. Lesson 5 · Colossians 2:3 (KJV)

      In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge?

      Answer: Christ

      Study note. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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    6. Lesson 6 · Colossians 2:8 (KJV)

      What did Paul warn against?

      Answer: All of the above

      Study note. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

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    7. Lesson 7 · Colossians 3:1 (KJV)

      What are we to set our affection on?

      Answer: Things above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God

      Study note. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

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    8. Lesson 8 · Colossians 3:12 (KJV)

      What are we to put on as the elect of God?

      Answer: Bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; and above all charity

      Study note. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another… And above all these things put on charity.

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    9. Lesson 9 · Colossians 3:18 (KJV)

      What did Paul say wives should do?

      Answer: Submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord

      Study note. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

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    10. Lesson 10 · Colossians 3:17 (KJV)

      What did Paul say to do in word or deed?

      Answer: Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God

      Study note. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

      Read Colossians 3:17 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does colossians bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?