Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Vital Doctrines)
我夜间的歌曲《重要教义-救恩》
Text: Colossians 4: 7-9
MSITN VITAL DOCTRINES – CHRISTOLOGY
“Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.”
Colossians 4:7-9
A LIST OF CLOSE FRIENDS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL I
1. In the closing verses of Paul’s epistle to the Colossians, a number of his friends were mentioned.
2. Paul must have been a wonderful friend to know. What a privilege it is to be blessed with good friends!
TYCHICUS
1. Three things were highlighted about this man called Tychicus.
a. He was called “a beloved brother”.
i. The word “brother” does not mean one who is biologically related.
ii. This term describes a fellow-believer.
iii. It also describes a person who is a very good and close friend.
iv. Paul expressed love for this wonderfully close friend whom he regarded as a brother who is dearly loved.
b. He was well-regarded as “a faithful minister”.
i. Paul was a good and faithful servant of the Lord.
ii. Those who laboured with him would note that he worked very hard in all that he did.
iii. Paul praised Tychicus for being a “faithful servant” (minister).
c. He was also called “a fellow servant in the Lord”.
i. Tychicus worked alongside Paul in some areas of ministry.
ii. He was respected as a “fellow-servant”.
iii. Both served the Lord Jesus humbly and in harmony.
iv. Paul graciously acknowledged Tychicus for his friendship and ministry.
2. Tychicus was sent by the Apostle Paul.
a. Paul was a greatly respected Apostle.
b. Tychicus was not an apostle but was a great supporter.
c. Paul entrusted Tychicus with the task of ministering to the Colossians.
i. He would tell the Colossians more about faith in the Lord.
ii. He would first learn more about the Colossians.
iii. He would also attempt to comfort their hearts along the way.
ONESIMUS
1. Paul mentioned Onesimus in his personal letter to a good friend called Philemon.
a. Onesimus was once a slave of Philemon.
b. He had run away but met with the Apostle Paul.
c. Onesimus’ life was dramatically changed after he found faith and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Onesimus was from the city of Colosse.
a. Paul called him “a faithful and beloved brother”.
b. Obviously, he drew close enough for Paul to commend him so highly:
i. As a faithful brother.
ii. As a beloved brother.
c. In time to come, Paul would acknowledge Onesimus as a son (Philemon 10).
A JOINT MINISTRY
1. Paul was sending both Tychicus and Onesimus on the same ministry.
2. They would explain to the Colossians the ministry they were engaged in with the Apostle Paul.
我夜间的歌曲-重要教义-基督论
经文：歌罗西书 4
“有我亲爱的兄弟推基古要将我一切的事都告诉你们。他是忠心的执事，和我一同做主的仆人。 我特意打发他到你们那里去，好叫你们知道我们的光景，又叫他安慰你们的心。我又打发一位亲爱忠心的兄弟阿尼西慕同去，他也是你们那里的人。他们要把这里一切的事都告诉你们。”
《歌罗西书 4：7-9》