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Colossians

Colossians is a beautiful, powerful letter that centers on the supremacy of Christ and what it truly means to be rooted in Him. In this letter, Paul calls believers to see Jesus clearly: as Lord over all creation, the head of the Church, and the One who reconciles us to God.

But Colossians isn’t only about what we believe—it’s also about how we live. Paul pairs rich, soaring theology with very practical, sometimes challenging, guidance for daily life. This letter reminds us that seeing Jesus rightly transforms how we relate to God, to one another, and to the world.

On this page you’ll find a growing library of resources meant to not only deepen your understanding of Colossians, but to encourage and equip you as you grow in becoming more like Jesus.

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OVERVIEW

Videos
The Book of Colossians | Bible Project

Maps
Maps of Paul’s Journeys | Faith Bible Church
The Setting of Colossians | Blue Letter Bible

Podcasts
N.T. Wright Interview: Getting to Know the Apostle Paul | Bible Project

Commentary
The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)) | F.F. Bruce
The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon (New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC))| James D.G. Dunn
The Letter to the Colossians (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)) | Scot McKnight
Colossians and Philemon (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) | David W. Pao
Colossians and Philemon (Two Horizons New Testament Commentary (THNTC)) | Marianne Meye Thompson
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon for Everyone | N.T. Wright

Lesson 1 | Colossians 1:1-14

Blackhawk Messages
The Kingdom of God: Good News | Chris Dolson
Overlooked: Holy Spirit | Matt Metzger

Videos
Gospel | Bible Project
Holy Spirit | Bible Project
Hope | Bible Project
Sounds That Speak: When Words Fail, The Spirit Doesn’t | WONDERHUNT

Songs
Holy Spirit Living Breath of God | Keith & Kristyn Getty

Additional Resources
Holy Spirit Resource Kit | Cru
The Exodus Way | Bible Project

Lesson 2 | Colossians 1:15-23

Blackhawk Messages
Jesus the King: The Cross Transforms (Live This Book) | Charles Yu
(Explaining how we were enemies of God and have a new status in Christ starting at 39:44-48:00)

Podcasts
The Firstborn of Creation, Episode 10, Firstborn: The Last Will Be First | Bible Project

Videos
What is general revelation and special revelation? | Got Questions
How Jesus Became the King of the World (That He Always Was)| Bible Project
This Ancient Ritual Helps Explain Jesus’ Death | Bible Project

Songs
Awake My Soul | Sandra McCraken
All Things Together | Andrew Peterson

Lesson 3 | Colossians 1:24-29

Blackhawk Messages
I Am Who I Am: The Spirit, Suffering, and Prayer | Tim Mackie, The Bible Project

Podcasts
Jesus and the Gentiles, Episode 6, Family of God | Bible Project

Books
The Hiding Place | Corrie Ten Boom
The Problem of Pain | C.S. Lewis
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering | Timothy Keller

Lesson 4 | Colossians 2:1-7

Videos
Look at the Book:Spiritual Antibodies Against Delusion: Colossians 2:4–5| John Piper, Desiring God

Books
The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible | Scot McKnight
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth | Gordon D. Fee
Until Unity | Francis Chan

Songs
What A Beautiful Name | Hillsong Worship
Isn’t He (This Jesus) | The Belonging Co featuring Natalie Grant
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery | Keith & Kristyn Getty featuring Matt Boswell & Matt Papa

Lesson 5 | Colossians 2:8-23

Messages
Unexpected Kingdom: The Book of Mark Series, 2019 | Blackhawk Church
The Unexpected King Series, 2020 | Blackhawk Church
What Does It Mean to Be a Mature Christian?, Philippians: Deepening Relationships With God & Others | Charles Yu

Podcasts
Chaotic Waters and Baptism, Episode 16, How to read the Bible | Bible Project
N.T. Wright Interview: Baptism and the Exodus Story, Episode 12, The Exodus Way | Bible Project

Articles
The Meaning of Baptism in the Bible | Shara Drimalla & BibleProject Team

Additional Resources
Baptism: A Visible Picture of an Invisble Reality | Blackhawk Church
The Covenant of Circumcision, Session 15, Abraham | Bible Project Classroom

Songs
Colossians: Jesus+nothing Playlist | Spotify

Lesson 6 | Colossians 3:1-11

Messages
Once Upon a Future Series, 2025 | Blackhawk Church

Songs
Turn Your Eyes | Jadon Lavik
In Christ Alone | The Gray Havens
More Like Jesus | One Voice Worship

Books
Hidden in Christ: Living as God’s Beloved | James Bryan Smith
The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God | Dallas Willard

Examen
Here Are My Hands | A New Liturgy (An audio-guided liturgy for before and after work)
Lectio 356 App
Praying the Examen | Practicing the Way