Sunday 25 May
Colossians Part 5: Avoid Living in the Shadows
Phil Stedman
Phil walks us through Colossians 2:16-23 reminding us that Jesus is SUPRMEME and that it is only through Him that we are acceptable to God. Phil encourages us to continually renew our understanding of who Jesus is and what He achieved on the cross as this can help to keep our faith alive.
Life Group questions
Colossians Part 5: Avoid Living in the Shadows
Christ the King: Paul’s Letter to the Colossians. Part 5. Colossians 2:16-23
Read Colossians 2:16-23
- What stands out to you?
- What do you notice?
- What surprises you or grabs you?
Watch:
Right Now Media – The Book of Colossians, Louie Giglio, session five
Consider:
Paul begins by reminding the Colossians that some issues are conscience issues – we get to decide for ourselves.
- Food laws are not usually an issue for us, but what are some conscience issues that we do need to consider?
- How do we navigate these respectfully with people who choose differently?
Paul then mentions a combination of false humility and boasting about spiritual experiences.
- What does true humility look like?
- And how do we engage well with spiritual experiences – ours and others? (Paul wrote about dreams and visions of his own – so he is not forbidding them…)
- What should be the outcome of a true spiritual experience?
Act:
Reflect on the choices you make in response to your faith.
- Which of these are Biblical commands?
- Which of these are issues of conscience?
- Which might just be traditions that you have been expected to follow?
- How might this clarity help you to live more authentically, and to allow others to do the same?
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