Matthew 4:18-22 Question #1: Who is a disciple? -A disciple is someone who knows and follows Jesus. (Matthew 4:18-19, Luke 5:4-11) -A disciple is someone who is being changed by Jesus. (Matthew 4:19, Luke 6:40, John 15:5) -A disciple is someone who is committed to Jesus’ mission. (Matthew 4:19-22; 11:28-30, Mark 1:17, Luke 14:25-27) Application: […]

Colossians 3:22-4:1 Question #1: What are some of the characteristics of a Jesus Follower in the workplace? (Colossians 3:22-4:1) -As a Jesus Follower, I am a person of integrity. -As a Jesus Follower, I am a person of honor. -As a Jesus Follower, I am a person who works joyfully. -As a Jesus Follower, I […]

Colossians 3:20-21 Question #1: Why should children obey their parents? (Colossians 3:20, Romans 1:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Ephesians 6:1-3) – A life of obedience to God begins with a life of obedience to your parents. – A life of obedience to your parents is a life of freedom. Question #2: Why should parents not provoke their […]

Colossians 3:18-19 Truth #1: Wives are to relate to their husbands in Christ-like submission. (Colossians 3:18; Ephesians 4:29, 5:21-23, 33; Genesis 2:18; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 Peter 3:1-2) -Honor him with your mind. -Honor him with your actions. -Honor him with your words. -Honor him with your worship towards Christ. Truth #2: Husbands are to […]

Colossians 3:15-17  Priority #1: I am to submit to the peace of Christ. (Colossians 3:15, Romans 5:1, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7) Result: The peace of God inside of me will reflect in my relationships with one another. Priority #2: I am to be shaped by the Word of Christ. (Colossians 3:16) Where do I start? […]

Colossians 3:12-14 Question #1: Can I really change? (2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17; Colossians 3:12, Philippians 3:7-8) Truth: Change is possible in my life because of my new identity in Christ. Question #2: What does gospel change look like? (Colossians 3:12-14) Truth: Gospel change looks like the life of Christ in me. Question #3: Where does […]

Colossians 3:5-11 Question #1: How does change happen? (Colossians 3:3-4, 7, 9-10; Romans 1:16) Answer: Change happens because in Christ, I am a new person. Reality: Sin no longer reigns, but it still remains. Question #2: Where does change need to happen? (Colossians 3:5, 8-11) Answer: The location for change is the sin beneath the […]

Colossians 3:1-4 Foundation #1: Position (Colossians 3:1, 3; Ephesians 1:3, 2:4-7; Romans 8:1; 2 Peter 1:3) Reality: Because of Jesus, I have been changed. Foundation #2: Practice (Colossians 3:1-2; Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 2:12-13) Reality: Because of Jesus, I am being changed. Foundation #3: Promise (Colossians 3:4; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 John 3:2) Reality: Because of […]

2 Samuel 9:1-13 Question #1: What does this passage say about me? (2 Samuel 9:3-4) Like Mephibosheth: -I am ashamed. -I am an enemy of the King. -I am hiding. Question #2: What does this passage say about Jesus? (2 Samuel 9:1, 3-4, 7, 9-11, 13) Jesus is: -Gracious. -Merciful. -Loving. Question #3: How will […]

Colossians 2:16-23 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason […]