Summary: Suffering has purpose when connected to the gospel, and true spiritual maturity comes from understanding that Christ lives within us and empowers us to labor with Him rather than striving alone or waiting passively.

Series: Colossians

Title: Part 5: The Power, the Purpose, the Pursuit

Date: 4/15/26, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible Study

Speaker: Pastor Jeff Booth

Approximate Outline:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome

05:18 - Redeemed Suffering Has Purpose

09:42 - Ministry as Divine Stewardship

17:03 - Platform vs. Calling

22:56 - The Mystery Revealed: Christ in You

28:04 - The Need for Spiritual Maturity

33:10 - Raising the Next Generation

36:02 - Kingdom Work Requires Effort

42:25 - Closing Prayer