Colossians Series Discussion Questions

What are The Word, The Truth, The Gospel? Is Paul talking about the first four books of the New Testament or is it more than that?
How do you see and value the Word of God? How necessary is it for your life?
How did Jesus describe His part in the Bible in Luke 24:44, Matthew 16:15-18, and Matthew 17:1-8.
What happens in your mind and heart when you look at the complexity and simplicity of the Holy Scriptures? How does that change how you study the Bible and understand the greatness of who God is?
Read Hebrews 4:12-13. How does the Word of God inform who you are in relation to who Jesus is? What does it mean to breath this living word in deeply and allow it to lead you in every "system"? Talk through the implications of who you are in a condemned, justified, sanctified, motivated, and glorified state.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 says that All Scripture is useful and should affect you. In what ways should it affect us and to what purpose should it direct us? How should this direct our sense of need and dependency on the Bible?

Familiarize yourself with the inductive study method and the background of the letter to the Colossians.
Free Inductive: https://www.scribd.com/document/408064302/Colossians-2010-IBS-pdf
Keith Ferrin Study: https://www.amazon.com/Colossians-Scripture-Journey-Through-Journeys-ebook/dp/B0CGGW83FQ
Great Article on the Colossian Heresy: https://archive.gci.org/articles/the-colossian-heresy/
Step 1 Pray! How does this set the tone for your time in the Word?
Step 2 Observe. Read Colossians 1:22-25 a few times. What stands out to you and why do you think it catches your attention?
Why is it important to let the Word speak to you before letting someone else tell you what the Word is saying?
Step 3 Interpret. Now use some tools to dig a little deeper in understanding what stood out.
Use the Interlinear Bible from biblehub.com. Pro tip! download the Bible Hub app and play with it all the time.
Useful Commentaries
Christ Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Colossians
Douglas Moo Commentary on Colossians
You can also use commentaries in the Bible Hub app.
Step 4 Apply. Now that you have prayed, observed, and interpreted it's time to ask God to apply it to your life. How does the Word help you become less like your old self and more like Jesus. Talk through this scriptures application to your Head, Heart, Hands, and feet.
Step 5 Pray the Word. Now spend time with God talking back to God everything you have been processing through and then take the Word into life!

What does it mean to you personally to be called a “saint” or “set apart” in Christ?
Have you ever experienced joy or a reason to celebrate in a difficult season?
Who in your life do you thank God for regularly? How could you celebrate or encourage them this week?
What does it look like to celebrate the Gospel daily, not just on Easter or Sundays? What practices can help remind us of what Jesus has done?

1. When you read in Colossians 1:9 "knowing God's will," what do you believe that to be?

2. Go around the room and share what you are thankful for.

3. What can you do this week to live in a manner worthy of the Lord?

4. Read Galatians 5:22-23. Which of these fruits have been evident in your life this week?

5. What can you do this week to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ?