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Session 11 Video

The Bible and slavery; our doctrine of work

Session 11

On Slavery and Work (3:18-4:1)

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/gk5fVvmWtYV/OnKPPf0a8KZ/Colossians (Michael DeFazio) 2020.pdf?dt=1661521291626

Michael DeFazio (New Testament and Hermeneutics Professor at Ozark Christian College) takes a verse-by verse look at the book of Colossians to celebrate Christ’s supremacy and encourage us to keep walking in Christ. Michael explains the framework to spiritual formation and how family and work relationships are a matter of discipleship. The heart of this study is the reminder that Jesus is enough to save you completely.

Colossians

Michael DeFazio delves into Colossians, focusing on Christ's supremacy, spiritual growth, discipleship in daily relationships, and the total salvation through Jesus.

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Col 3:18-4:1 – On Slavery and (the Absence of) Abolition

- The Bible and Slavery

- Paul is not pro-slavery (1 Cor 7:21) but he does not call or work for outright abolition. Why?

- Paul does not call for outright abolition. He even encourages acceptance and working with the system, but he always sows seeds of its demise.

Col 3:18-4:1 – On Work

- Paul’s instructions should help shape our doctrine of work.

    - The key to working well is to have a Christ-centered _________.

    - Here’s the Question: What __________ us to work hard?

- This applies in different ways to “employees” and “employers”

    - If I answer to someone, remember…

    - If others answer to me, remember…

**Questions for Discussion and Reflection**

- What is at stake for us in this discussion about slavery?

- What have you heard in the past about what the Bible says (or does not say) about slavery? How does this hold up to what we learned from this text?

- What can you do to simultaneously uphold the authority of Scripture and fight slavery (and its underlying supports) wherever you see it?

- How hard do you work? Why?

- How does Colossians 3:18-4:1 impact the way you currently approach your job?

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