Sunday 1 June
Colossians Part 6: Life in Christ
Jenn Bufford
Jenn walks us through Colossians 3:1-14 highlighting that our lives are now hidden with Christ in God, and as we live in Christ, we put to death the practices of sin and extend grace and love to others. Jenn encourages us to refocus on Christ and trust Him continuously.
Life Group questions
Colossians Part 6: Life in Christ
Christ the King: Paul’s Letter to the Colossians. Part 6. Colossians 3:1-14
Read Colossians 3:1-14.
- 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 six
Bible Project – Themes > Heaven & Earth Biblical Theme
Consider:
- What does it mean to set our hearts and minds on “things above”?
- Do we simply not pay attention to what is happening in our day-to day lives, or not engage?
- What would it look like to others when we are doing this well?
- Looking at the ‘sin lists’ (v.5 & 8) which of these do we treat as more serious, and which do we give a pass?
- Likewise, in v.12-14, which of these virtues do we treat as optional?
In v.9-11, Paul talks about the image of God being renewed in a whole range of people.
- What obscures the image of God in us?
- Why is it important to remember that His image is in every person, whatever their background?
Act:
Choose a sin or a virtue that you struggle with and make a plan – when you are having a hard time choosing what you know to be right, how might you seek God’s strength in that moment?
What might be a memory verse you can use?
Past talks