Colossians 2 is one of my favorite chapters in the whole Bible. Paul writes with electrifying passion and conviction about powerful truths, including the dangers of following religious traditions and the futility of trying to improve or eliminate the “you” whom God has raised up. We also see the entire Gospel message encapsulated in two verses, and we discover the inherent problem with rule-keeping and what it means to “let Christ rule” instead. Engage with this next message in our Colossians series and celebrate your completeness in Christ!

Discussion Questions for Colossians 2:8-23:

1. Read verse 8. What “traditions of men” can get in the way of truth today?
2. Read verses 9-10. What does it mean to you to be complete in Christ?
3. Read verse 11 and react to this statement: The flesh has been stripped away from me. I’m always in the Spirit. When I choose fleshly thinking, it’s a dead way to me!
4. Read verse 12 and consider: Are you still trying to improve (or eliminate) the “you” whom God has raised up?
5. Read verses 13-14. How do these two verses encapsulate the whole Gospel message?
6. Read verse 15. Who was disarmed by Jesus? How?
7. Read verses 16-17. How is a Sabbath day a shadow? What is the substance?
8. Read verses 18-19. What exactly is the prize? How do some try to defraud us of enjoying the prize?
9. Read verses 20-23 and react to this statement: It’s not about rules. It’s about letting Christ rule by faith.