Colossians 4:2–6 The Big Idea: People whose lives are being transformed by Christ become people through whom Christ reaches others. Pray for gospel (vv. 2-4) Colossians 4:2–4 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Be devoted to prayer. Be watchful for what God is doing. Be thankful for what God has already done. Philippians 4:6 “In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Colossians 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Core elements of the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Sin – We have all sinned and are separated from God. Savior – Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Faith – We must trust in Christ alone for salvation. Acts 26:28–29….“Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” 29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” Live among unbelievers (v. 5) Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Luke 5:32 “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Speak when God opens the door (v. 6) Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Application: Identify people who need Jesus and for them every day. Write down a name or several names and pray for them every day. Pray: that God would work in their heart that God would create opportunities to share with them that God would give you courage and wisdom that God would help you speak clearly We can pray Colossians 4:2-4 every day for the next month. Talk to others about as naturally as you talk about other people that you love. Make sure the gospel is in your mind. Sin – We have all sinned and are separated from God. Savior – Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Faith – We must trust in Christ alone for salvation. Be willing to be .