Eyes Wide Open and Quiet Times For Students

Eyes Wide Open and Quiet Times For Students


Virtual Meeting Sundays at 11 am

On Sunday mornings at 11:00 am we meet over Zoom. All 7th-12th graders are welcomed to join. For connection information contact simon@crclife.org.

4 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison, 4 so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. 5 Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. 6 Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. 7 Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and so that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills. 13 For I testify about him that he works hard w for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas greet you. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home. 16 When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And tell Archippus, “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”
18 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.

Colossians 4:1-18

Warm-up Questions

  • Who are your best friends? What’s your favorite thing to do with them?
  • Whom would you say you’ve influenced the most? How?
  • When you think back on the times you’ve had with one of your best friends, what’s your favorite story to tell?

Observe Questions

  • According to Colossians 4:2-4, what does Paul tell us to devote ourselves to and why?
  • Read verses 5-7. What’s the result of acting wisely before outsiders?
  • Why do you think Paul mentions Tychicus and Aristarchus and Justin and Epaphras in verses 7-12?
  • According to verse 16, what does Paul want to be done with the letter after it has been read in Colossae? Why do you think he asks for this?

Think Questions

  • Why does Paul ask for prayer from other believers?
  • In verse 2 Paul says to be watchful and thankful. What are we to be watchful and thankful for?
  • According to verse 5 what are some ways to act wisely toward outsiders?
  • In verses 7-15 Paul passes on greetings to fellow believers. Why would he think this was an important thing to do?

Apply Questions

  • How devoted to prayer are you?
  • Who in your life has been the biggest source of encouragement? How has he done that?
  • Whom could you encourage today and how could you do that?

Daily Quiet Times

Monday – June 1

Colossians 4:1-4
  1. What word or phrase jumps out to you? Why?
  2. How important is prayer to you? When do you pray the most?
  3. How often do you pray for others? How often do you ask them to pray for you?

Tuesday – June 2

Colossians 4:5-6
  1. What word or phrase jumps out to you? Why?
  2. Does your life display your faith in Jesus? How or how not?
  3. What would it mean for your conversations to be full of grace and seasoned with salt?

Wednesday- june 3

Colossians 4:7-9
  1. What word or phrase jumps out to you? Why?
  2. How can you encourage someone’s heart today?
  3. Why is it important for you to share what God is doing in your life with your friends?

Thursday- june 4

Colossians 4:10-11
  1. What word or phrase jumps out to you? Why?
  2. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re the only one who lives a life for Jesus? How does that make you feel?
  3. How are you a worker for the kingdom of God?

Friday – june 5

Colossians 4:12-15
  1. What word or phrase jumps out to you? Why?
  2. What does it mean to “stand firm in all the will of God”?
  3. Based on verse 15, define what the church is called to be.

Saturday – june 6

Colossians 4:16-18
  1. What word or phrase jumps out to you? Why?
  2. Why would Paul want this letter to be read in another church?
  3. Think about Paul being in chains—why would he find this important?

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