Colossians contains a tremendous amount of theology and practical guidance in a tight four chapter package. It will take a few minutes to read, but much longer to digest. That's not to say Colossians is difficult or hard to understand. It's good stuff, worth savoring, and pondering.What can welearn from Colossians?
Christology – Paul writes some beautifully profound words about Jesus Christ, His position and His work. Soak in those things and keep a list. (One note: When Paul uses the word "firstborn" to describe Christ, he is using it as a position or a title, much like we say "crown prince". He is affirming Christ's position of authority and anticipating His rule.)
Redemption - There are several rich passages about our redemption. Note those.
Heresy - What heresies was Paul addressing among the believers in Colosse? Do we face those same heresies? What truth does Paul use in response?
Living - Paul gives instructions, especially in chapters 3 and 4, about how we should live and function in a range of relationships. Keep track of the groups Paul addresses and what he says to each.
What insights have you gained from Colossians?
Philippians is the feel good book of the New Testament. I love this book. Chapter 1 encourages us to hang in there and keep growing. Paul's description of how Christ humbled Himself in chapter 2 gives me chills every time I read it. In chapter 3 Paul tells us what his salvation means to him. Then chapter 4 finishes with some of the most encouraging words in all of Paul's writing.
I did a study Ephesians a few years back and it is one of the most powerful books in the New Testament. It was written by Paul from a Roman prison and contains a balance of doctrine and application. I love chapter 2, the way it starts with our hopeless condition, and then everything changes at verse 4 with the words, "But God". Chapter 2 also includes those familiar, life-changing words "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God."
In Galatians Paul gets down to the central question of Christianity – How are we made right with God - by what we believe or by what we do? 
Job is a difficult book. We don't have many details but it seems Job may be one of the oldest stories in Scripture. He was likely a contemporary of Abraham or he may have even predated the patriarchs. The catastrophes described defy comprehension, and for one man to absorb them in such a short span of time pushes the limits of our belief as much as any miracle recorded. Job wrestles with the questions we've all raised -