Our Connection to Christ

Verses to Remember

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.." Colossians 2:6-7 NIV." 
 

Colossians 1:24-28-14
 
1. Verse 26 says that that mystery had been kept a secret for “ages and generations (NIV).” What does that mean?

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2. Who do you think the “saints” are in verse 26?

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3. Who is Paul active in telling about this great mystery, according to verse 28?

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Colossians 1:29 - 2:5

1. How many times does Paul say “I” or “my” or some other me-focused word in these verses?
 
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2. What is Paul’s role in making the gospel known?
 
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3. Is it easy for him? What are some of his struggles?
 
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4. To what degree to you find it hard to share the gospel? What are some of your obstacles?  
 
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Colossians 2:6-15

1. Restate in your own words, what is Paul getting at here.
 
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2. Verse 6 says we should “continue to live” for Christ. What does that mean to you? 

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3. What do the Christian life and plants have in common?
 
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4. What is the “written code” mentioned in verse 14 and what happened to it?  
 
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5. How should what Christ did (verse 13-15) influence our ability to “continue to live in Him”?
 
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Colossians 2:16-23

1. Can you see any of these such things in this passage?
 
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2. Whether it’s a New Moon festival or the worship of angels, how do the things Paul lists here affect our salvation? 

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3. According to verse 22, what will happen to these things? Why will such things perish?
 
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4. Why do you think these things lack value in the Christian life, like Paul says in verse 23?  
 
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5. Are there similar teachings out there today? How can we distinguish between heresy and truth?  
 
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It's hard to share the gospel when...

• Memorize Colossians 2:6-7
• Determine what obstacles are in your way to growing closer to Christ and remove them.