4. READ: COLOSSIANS 1:24-29
[Colossians 1:24] "Now I rejoice in what was suffered
for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard
to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of His body, which is
the church. [25] I have become its servant by the commission God
gave me to present to you the Word of God in its
fullness--[26] the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages
and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. [27] To them
God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches
of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
[28] "We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching
everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect
in Christ. [29] To this end I labor, struggling with all His
energy, which so powerfully works in me."
a. What is the church?
b. What is God's "mystery"?
c. Why do we proclaim Christ?
