Col 1: 9-12

The Col 1:9-12 Prayer We will know God’s will We will know God’s will We will obtain spiritual wisdom/understanding We will obtain spiritual wisdom/understanding Our walk will be worthy of the Lord & please Him Our walk will be worthy of the Lord & please Him We will manifest fruit of the Spirit We will manifest fruit of the Spirit We will walk in good works already prepared for us We will walk in good works already prepared for us We will consistently be conformed to Christ’s likeness as God increases knowledge of Him We will consistently be conformed to Christ’s likeness as God increases knowledge of Him Strengthened in power; steadfast Strengthened in power; steadfast Thankful Thankful

Knowing God’s will: Knowing God’s will: NOT gnosco – which is a self-serving knowing NOT gnosco – which is a self-serving knowing Epignosis – the fullest and clearest divine knowledge to attain to; to be controlled by something divinely imparted… Epignosis – the fullest and clearest divine knowledge to attain to; to be controlled by something divinely imparted… Rom 12:2 “Don’t copy (Gr:suschematizo) or duplicate the behavior & customs of this world, but let God transform you…by changing the way you think. Then you will know God’s will …” Rom 12:2 “Don’t copy (Gr:suschematizo) or duplicate the behavior & customs of this world, but let God transform you…by changing the way you think. Then you will know God’s will …”

Spiritual wisdom & understanding: Spiritual wisdom & understanding: Mic 6:9 “It is sound wisdom to fear the Lord” Mic 6:9 “It is sound wisdom to fear the Lord” Prv 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” Prv 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” Jm1:5 “If any man lacks wisdom (Gr: sophea – the bigger/broader picture), ask…” Jm1:5 “If any man lacks wisdom (Gr: sophea – the bigger/broader picture), ask…” 1 Cor 3:18 “…let him become foolish that he might become wise…” 1 Cor 3:18 “…let him become foolish that he might become wise…” 2 Tm 2:7 “The Lord will give you wisdom…” 2 Tm 2:7 “The Lord will give you wisdom…” Jm 3:13 “ Who is wise…Let him show by his good behavior…” Jm 3:13 “ Who is wise…Let him show by his good behavior…”

A walk worthy of the Lord; pleasing to Him A walk worthy of the Lord; pleasing to Him 1 Cor 3:16 “Do you not know you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” 1 Cor 3:16 “Do you not know you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” Mt 5:16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Mt 5:16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Jn 8:29 “…for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.” Jn 8:29 “…for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.” 2 Cor 5:9 “…we have as our ambition to be pleasing to Him.” 2 Cor 5:9 “…we have as our ambition to be pleasing to Him.” Gal 5:18+ “But if you are led by the Spirit, Gal 5:18+ “But if you are led by the Spirit, Jm 4:17 “To him who knows what is right to do, and does not do it, it is sin…” Jm 4:17 “To him who knows what is right to do, and does not do it, it is sin…”

We will manifest the fruit of the Spirit: We will manifest the fruit of the Spirit: Gal 5:22 “But the fruit (Gr: carpos – singular) of the Spirit is …” Gal 5:22 “But the fruit (Gr: carpos – singular) of the Spirit is …” Prov 11:30 “..fruit of righteousness is a tree of life & he who is wise wins souls.” Prov 11:30 “..fruit of righteousness is a tree of life & he who is wise wins souls.” Mt 3:8 “…bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance…” Mt 3:8 “…bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance…” Jn 4:36 - the fruit is souls won for Christ Jn 4:36 - the fruit is souls won for Christ

Good works prepared for us beforehand: Good works prepared for us beforehand: Eph 2:10 “We are his workmanship (Gr: poiema – masterpiece), created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Eph 2:10 “We are his workmanship (Gr: poiema – masterpiece), created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Gal 6:9-10 “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary…do good to all…especially those of the household of faith.” Gal 6:9-10 “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary…do good to all…especially those of the household of faith.”

Being conformed to Christ-likeness: Being conformed to Christ-likeness: Eph 4:24 “and put on the new self which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness & holiness of truth.” Eph 4:24 “and put on the new self which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness & holiness of truth.” 1 Cor 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God…” 1 Cor 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God…” 1 Pt 1:14 “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts… but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your behavior.” 1 Pt 1:14 “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts… but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your behavior.” Rm 8:14 “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Rm 8:14 “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”

Strengthened with power; steadfast Strengthened with power; steadfast Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the HS has come upon you…” Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the HS has come upon you…” 2 Cor 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you for power is perfected in weakness…” 2 Cor 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you for power is perfected in weakness…” Ps 112:7 “He will not fear evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Ps 112:7 “He will not fear evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” 1 Cor 15:58 “…be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” 1 Cor 15:58 “…be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” 2 Thess 3:5 “And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.” 2 Thess 3:5 “And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.”

Be thankful for the inheritance: Be thankful for the inheritance: Eph 1:11 “…we have obtained an inheritance…” Eph 1:11 “…we have obtained an inheritance…” Col 3:24 “…you will receive the reward of the inheritance.” Col 3:24 “…you will receive the reward of the inheritance.” Heb 9:15 “…those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance…” Heb 9:15 “…those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance…” 1 Pet 1:4 “…to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled & will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you…” 1 Pet 1:4 “…to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled & will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you…” Rev 21:4 – He wipes away every tear; everything is made new… Rev 21:4 – He wipes away every tear; everything is made new…

Eph 1:18-21 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion & name that is named not only Eph 1:18-21 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion & name that is named not only in this age, but also in the one to come.” in this age, but also in the one to come.”