August 23 - Is Christ Your Life?

Colossians 3:1-17 (NIV)

Grow:

  • For a deeper understanding of the book of Colossians, watch this video.

  • What does setting your hearts and minds on things above practically look like in everyday life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.•  What does setting your hearts and minds on things above practically look like in everyday life? Reflect and journal your thoughts.

Share:

  • What’s one next step the Lord is asking you to take in living out the reality that “Christ is your life?”

  • Why is forgiveness so essential for community? (v.13) Who needs your forgiveness as you embrace the Lord’s forgiveness for you?

Connect:

  • Why is community crucial as we remember who we are, turn from who we were, and allow our relationships to be shaped by and focused on Christ? How or where have you seen this play out?

  • We are called to “put to death” and “rid ourselves” of specific sins. What attitude, habit, desire, or behavior is God asking you to actively put to death? How can we support one another in doing this?

  • Explore James 1:1-18 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith