After Paul has given the Colossians an introduction into why he is giving thanks for them and praying for them, he let’s them know that Christ is preeminent as Creator and Head of the Church. They have been reconciled and that can’t be taken from them, all accomplished by Jesus. Now he gives them an understanding through personal testimony of how a reconciled person should suffer for the Reconciler Jesus.
THE REWARD FOR SUFFERING VS 24
A. We can rejoice
B. We suffer in conjunction with the afflictions of Christ
C. We don’t suffer selfishly, it’s for the church




HOW TO SUFFER VS 25
​A. We suffer in ministry
​B. We suffer in God’s given position
​C. We suffer to fulfill God’s word





THE PURPOSE FOR SUFFERING
​A. To continue revealing the mystery of reconciliation
​B. The mystery is revealed to the saints