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    Colossians — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on colossians, 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 1:4 (KJV)

      In the first chapter, Paul gives thanks to God for the Colossians' faith in Christ Jesus and their love toward whom?

      Answer: All the saints

      Study note. Paul mentions their love 'to all the saints' in his opening thanksgiving.

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    2. Lesson 2 · Colossians 1:7 (KJV)

      Who is described as a 'dear fellowservant' and a 'faithful minister of Christ' who declared the Colossians' love in the Spirit?

      Answer: Epaphras

      Study note. Epaphras is identified as their faithful minister and Paul's fellowservant.

      Read Colossians 1:7 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Colossians 1:15 (KJV)

      According to Colossians 1:15, Christ is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of every what?

      Answer: Creature

      Study note. The text states He is the 'firstborn of every creature.'

      Read Colossians 1:15 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Colossians 2:8 (KJV)

      Paul warns the believers to beware lest any man spoil them through what two things?

      Answer: Philosophy and vain deceit

      Study note. Paul warns against 'philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men.'

      Read Colossians 2:8 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Colossians 2:14 (KJV)

      What did Christ blot out, nailing it to his cross?

      Answer: The handwriting of ordinances

      Study note. He blotted out 'the handwriting of ordinances that was against us.'

      Read Colossians 2:14 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Colossians 3:1 (KJV)

      If ye then be risen with Christ, what things does Paul say we should seek?

      Answer: Those things which are above

      Study note. Paul exhorts believers to 'seek those things which are above.'

      Read Colossians 3:1 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Colossians 3:14 (KJV)

      What is called 'the bond of perfectness' in the third chapter?

      Answer: Charity

      Study note. Paul instructs to put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

      Read Colossians 3:14 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Colossians 3:17 (KJV)

      Paul instructs that whatever we do in word or deed, we should do all in whose name?

      Answer: The name of the Lord Jesus

      Study note. The scripture says to 'do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.'

      Read Colossians 3:17 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Colossians 4:6 (KJV)

      Paul commands that our speech be alway with grace, seasoned with what?

      Answer: Salt

      Study note. The text says speech should be 'alway with grace, seasoned with salt.'

      Read Colossians 4:6 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Colossians 4:14 (KJV)

      Which individual is described as 'the beloved physician' in the final chapter?

      Answer: Luke

      Study note. Paul sends greetings from 'Luke, the beloved physician.'

      Read Colossians 4:14 (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 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?