This is a list of all the imperatives (commands) in the book of Colossians, since many will get lost in the details, I’m providing a summary first. A summary of the imperatives in Colossians 3 and 4 Be far sighted Be pure Be considerate (compassionate) Be loving Be thankful Be Christ controlled Be other centered …
Category: Colossians
Colossians 4:7-18 Small Group Questions
The conclusion to the study of Colossians. Many times when individual study New Testament epistles they skip the introduction and conclusion “since they are not as important.” But there are many wonderful nuggets of truth in both the epistolary introductions and conclusions. There are 12 individual names plus three groups listed in the conclusion of …
Colossians 4:2-6 Small Group Questions
Colossians 4:2-6 is a short but challenging passage. Take time to reflect on the passage then in your group ask some of these questions. The goal is not answers to questions but action plans. How would you describe your prayer life? (e.g., intense, lukewarm, sporadic, frustrating. . .) How would you like it to be …
Colossians 3:12-17 Small Group Questions
Rather than self-focused New Year’s resolutions, this passage challenges us to focus on what will maintain and foster unity in the Body. 1. The 5 virtues listed are to result in “putting up with others” and “forgiving others”? What are the issues that cause you to struggle with others? When do you find it hard …
Colossians 3:5-11 Small Group Questions
In Colossians 3:1-4 Paul challenged us to develop a heavenly mindset that starts with starts with an understanding of our position in Christ. As he develops his instruction, in Colossians 3:5-11 Paul helps us see the kinds of attitudes and behaviors that are out of step with our new identity. The next section with add …
Functional Legalism
The middle section of the book of Colossians (chapters 2-3) deal with shadows versus substance. Â Or put another way, the reality of a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ and the failure of man-made rule. What Paul teaches is not that sin doesn’t matter, but that self-effort and outside rule themselves will not overcome our sinful …
Colossians 3:1-4 Small Group Questions
In what ways have you tried to change your behavior? (What rules have you set for yourself?)Â How have they worked? When the pressure is really on, and your flesh begins to show itself–what do you try to do to “stop”? Colossians 3:1-4 is about our position in Christ (past, present, future all rolled up …