L2: Christ and the Story of Scripture
Memorizing Colossians 1:15-23
In Lesson 1, we began turning our focus upon Colossians 1:15-23. One of our goals in this course is to memorize Colossians 1:15-23. Why? Because putting these words in our hearts and minds allows the Holy Spirit to shape us by these words. The Spirit works through the words of the Bible to fuel love and worship for Jesus in and among us. So, as we memorize these words, let us do so in the hope and confidence that the Spirit will use these words to keep us clinging to Jesus with all that we desire, all that we are, and all that we have.
In this lesson, we will memorize this passage in two steps. First, we will write out the entire text of Colossians 1:15-23. Then, we will use a fill-in-the-blank activity to help us.
First, write the entire text of Colossians 1:15-23 in the box below. Do so by hovering over / tapping each verse in turn. Use the NIV so that we can memorize the passage altogether.
Colossians 1:15 NIV
Colossians 1:16 NIV
Colossians 1:17 NIV
Colossians 1:18 NIV
Colossians 1:19 NIV
Colossians 1:20 NIV
Colossians 1:21 NIV
Colossians 1:22 NIV
Colossians 1:23 NIV
Write out Colossians 1:15-23 (NIV) in the box below:
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Now, fill in the missing spaces in the text below. Try to do this without looking at what you wrote above.
(15) The is the of the invisible , the firstborn over all . (16) For in him all things were created: things in and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. (17) He is all things, and in him all things . (18) And he is the head of the body, the ; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the . (19) For God was pleased to have all his dwell in him, (20) and through him to to himself all things, whether things on or things in heaven, by making through his , shed on the cross.
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(21) Once you were alienated from and were in your minds because of your evil behavior. (22) But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical through death to present you in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— (23) if you continue in your , established and firm, and do not move from the held out in the gospel. This is the that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under , and of which I, , have become a servant.
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Now, let's worship Jesus by listening to "Our Treasure" by Shai Linne:
Take some time to write out a prayer based on these verses and song:
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Digging Deeper
We can dig deeper into Colossians 1:15-23 by tracing Paul's flow of thought. One way we can do this is by “arcing” or “bracketing” this passage.
If you know how to arc or bracket, I encourage you to try to do so below. If you do not know but want to learn, check out Biblearc's Arcing and Bracketing courses.
Arc or Bracket Colossians 1:15-23Optional
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Below, you can find my attempt to arc this passage:
