Colossians 4:7-14 (NASB)
7 As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; 9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas’s cousin Mark (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him); 11 and also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragement to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.
Outline: A Portrait of servants for Christ that pictures the vital importance of faithful partners and friends in Gospel ministry.
- Tychicus – The Reliable Servant
- Onesimus – The Saved Slave
- Aristarchus – The Steadfast Soldier
- Mark – The Restored Scribe
- Jesus/Justus – The Unsung Saint
- Epaphras – The Ceaselessly Supplicating Shepherd
- Luke – The Skilled Specialist
- Demas – The Worldly Deserter
Note: Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus and Mark were covered last week. Jesus/Justus, Epaphras, Luke and Demas are covered in this week’s sermon.
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