Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ – Colossians 1:28 Discussion Questions: -In what ways do we proclaim Christ when we gather together? -What does it look like to become mature in Christ? -How does being connected and involved in each other's lives help us carry out Colossians 1:28? -Imagine what it will be like to be presented to Christ. How does this future reality motivate you to pursue holiness? Further study: Matt 28:18-20; Rom 8:29; 1 Cor 2:2; Eph 4:11-16; 5:25-27; Phil 1:6; 2:12-13; Col 3:9-10,16; 1 Thess 3:11-13; 5:12-13; 23-24; Heb 4:12; 1 Jn 3:2-3; Rev 19:6-10.

The Only Life-giving Spring - 1 Timothy 6:20-21 1) Earnest Plea 2) Vital Command Guarding the Gospel a. b. c. 3) Deadly Reason 4) Divine Power -Why is Paul so earnest with this first command? How does the sentence in vv20-21 summarize the main theme of this letter? -How has the Gospel been entrusted to believers and especially to the elders of the church? What does being a good steward entail? -What are some common distortions of the Gospel that we need to guard against? -How can some intellectual pursuits of the Bible distract us from what is most important? -Does a drift away from the Gospel usually happen gradually or all at once? Why? What things might cause a person to drift? -What steps can you take personally to guard the Gospel? For further study: Col 2:6-7; 1 Tim 1:3-7; 19-20; 4:1-3; 5:11-12; 2 Tim 1:12-15; 4:10; 1 Jn 2:18-21.

Stewarding Possessions Well - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Responsibilities – vv17-18: Results – v19: -By what standard should we judge whether we are "rich in this present world"? -How did you come to have the possessions you do? What attitudes should that truth produce in us? -What is the connection between riches and thinking highly of yourself? -What is a steward? What is the responsibility of a steward? -How can we enjoy all that God gives us without being seduced into putting our hope in riches? -What does it look like to hope in God? How does being generous help us not put our hope in money? -How can being generous enable us to experience more fully that which is truly life? For further study: Dt 8:18; Ps 24:1-2; Mt 6:19-24; 19:16-22; Acts 2:44-45; 14:17; 1 Cor 4:2,7; 2 Cor 8:9; 1 Tim 6:6-10; Jam 1:17; 2:15-17; 1 Jn 3:16-18.

Fueled by Knowing God - 1 Timothy 6:15a-16 Truths about God: 1) God is completely ________________________! 2) God _________________ over all! 3) God will _______________________! 4) God's glory is so great, He cannot be ______________________! -Can we know God truly? How? Why is it a good thing that we can never know all there is to know about God? -What does it look like to know God in a personal and growing way? How does knowing God this way fuel your obedience to Him? -What is the difference between knowing things about God and knowing Him personally? Why are both essential? How are they related? -What things hinder our growing knowledge of God? What can we do about that? -How does knowing God is completely satisfied in Himself encourage you to draw nearer to Him? -Explain why…the more you know about God, the more you want to know Him? How does this contribute to your perseverance in the faith? -How does knowing God's sovereignty and final victory empower our perseverance? For further study: Ex 33:17-34:8; Ps 9:10; 34:8; 90:14; 145; Isa 40:10-31; 55:1-2; Dan 4:34-35; Rom 11:33-36; 1 Tim 1:17; 6:13-16; 1 Jn 1:5; Rev 19:6-7.

The Supremacy of Christ - Roger Ibrahim 1) Introduction to Hebrews 2) The Person of Christ 3) The Work of Christ

Don't be a Lazy Christian - 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Four commands to battle laziness in living for Christ: -Would you describe yourself as lazy or diligent in living for Christ? How does being diligent bring more glory to Christ and more joy to you? What are the results when you are lazy? -Does working hard in following Christ in any way negate believing salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone? Explain. How can you rely on God's strength to be diligent in living for Christ? -What sins and temptations do you often encounter? What would it look like to flee these? -What steps can you take to pursue these six qualities in v11? -What does sin or worldly distractions deliver? What does God's Word promise comes from diligently pursuing Christ? Which do you want? How can you cultivate godly desires? -What resources has God provided with which to strengthen your faith in Christ? Are you utilizing them? -What blessings of the life to come has God already made available to you? How can you enjoy those blessings? For further study: Ps 16:11; Mt 16:24-26; 1 Cor 6:18; 9:24-27; 10:14; Eph 4:22-24; Phil 2:12-13; 3:7-14; Col 3:8-17; 1 Tim 1:18; 4:7-8; 2 Tim 2:22; 4:7.

Seek the Lord and Live Amos 5:1-6

Glorifying God in Attitude and Action-1 Timothy 6:1-2 Notes on vv1-2: Biblical truths to remember: -How could the Gospel be displayed in the early church by bond-slaves and masters? -What does this passage teach us about the relationship of our circumstances to our mission? -How does our attitude affect our actions? What role does biblical truth have in directing my attitude? -What sinful attitudes do you struggle with? What biblical truths could God use to change your attitude? Digging deeper: Mt 5:16; Rom 12:2; Eph 4:22-24; 6:5-8; Phil 2:7; Col 3:22-25; Titus 2:5,8; 1 Pt 2:18-25.