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Ephesians and Colossians: Prison Epistles, Part 1

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Ephesians (Ephesians 1–6)
    22 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    Authority and Power (Ephesians Review)
    23 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Author and Audience (Ephesians Review)
    16 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Colossians Overview (Colossians 1–4)
    19 Activities
  5. Lesson Five
    Paul's Ethics (Colossians, Romans 6 Review)
    14 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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We talked about the way you can identify Christian additions to existing Roman domestic codes by looking at every other line. See the table below to notice each line that is a specifically Christian departure from Roman ideas in Colossians. 

Departure? Colossians 3:18–4:1 NIV
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Departure from Roman codeHusbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Departure from Roman codeFathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord . . .
Departure from Roman codeMasters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.