“2026 AO DNA – Part 1”
Colossians 1:9-14
Scripture Focus (Colossians 1:9-14) – “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, [10] so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; [11] being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; [12] giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. [13] He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, [14] in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
I. People filled with God’s wisdom & walking in His will (9) – “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding…”
- Ephesians 1:17-18 – “…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him, [18] having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which He has called you, what are the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints…”
II. People living for God’s pleasure (10a) – “… so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him bearing fruit in every good work…”
- Ephesians 5:8-10 – “Walk as children of light…and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.”
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.”
- Philippians 2:13 – “…it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”
- Hebrews 13:20-21 – “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, [21] equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
- John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
- John 15:16 – “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He may give it to you.”
III. People increasing in revelation of who God is (10b) – “…and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 – “Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 – “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 – “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
- 2 Peter 1:3 – “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence.”
IV. People operating in Holy Spirit power (11a) – “being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might…”
- Hebrews 1:3 – “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power…”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 – “…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
- Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.”
- Ephesians 1:19 – “…and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His great might…”
- Ephesians 3:16 – “…that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being.”
- Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”