1. Welcome to (G)raceTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hindersand the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,Hebrews 12:1

2. Colossians 1:24-27Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and Ifill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard toChrists afflictions, for the sake of his body, which isthe church.25 I have become its servantby the commission God gave meto present to you the word of God in its fullness 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for agesand generations, but is now disclosed to the Lordspeople.27 To them God has chosen to make known amongthe Gentiles the glorious riches of thismystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 3. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction 4. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by Godby the commission God gave me 5. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God By commission 6. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God By commission The origins of it 7. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God By commission The origins of it It evidences itself 8. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God By commission The origins of it It evidences itself The rigours of it 9. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God By commission Divine commission 10. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God - source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT - functionfor the sake of his body, which is the church.25 I have become its servant by the commissionGod gave me 11. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God To be the CHURCHs SERVANT Why? 12. 1 Timothy 1I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, thathe considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor anda violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted inignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was pouredout on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that arein Christ Jesus.15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance:Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom Iam the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercyso that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might displayhis immense patience as an example for those who wouldbelieve in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the17only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever.Amen. 13. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God To be the CHURCHs SERVANT Why? 14. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God To be the CHURCHs SERVANT Why? Being a servant, 15. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God To be the CHURCHs SERVANT Why? Being a servant, According to the economy of God // 16. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God the source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT the function By presenting it with the Word the content 17. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God the source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT the function By presenting it with the Word the contentthe commission God gave meto present to you the word of God in its fullness 18. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God the source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT the function By presenting it with the Word the contentthe commission God gave meto present to you the word of God in its fullness Fulness of the Word 19. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God the source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT the function By presenting it with the Word the contentthe commission God gave meto present to you the word of God in its fullness Fulness of the Word The mystery of the Word 20. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God the source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT the function By presenting it with the Word the contentthe commission God gave meto present to you the word of God in its fullness Fulness of the Word The mystery of the Word Which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory 21. Colossians 1:24-27 Introduction Commissioned by God the source To be the CHURCHs SERVANT the function By presenting it with the Word the content Conclusion