In your pursuit of freedom why is it significant that Jesus disarmed the rulers and authorities?

How has the triumph of our warrior King changed you life?

This lent season are there areas of your life where you feel held down or captive, areas where you are not living in the freedom Jesus has won for you? What are some empty philosophies that may be holding you captive?

Faith talks:

Talk about times in your life when community has: encouraged you, kept you from believing a deluded gospel, helped you understand the gospel.

Talk about an area of your life where God is building you up in the gospel. Think in terms of an area where you have seen a growth in maturity.

Gratitude towards God should be a main characteristic of God’s people. Spend ten minutes everyday this week sharing things that you are grateful for because of God. If you want to take it a step further as a practice in gratitude for this week choose not to complain about anything in your life.

Paul says in Colossians 1:24-29 that it is going to be worth it. It will be worth the effort, worth the pain, worth the suffering. According to Paul, what is so valuable that makes it all worth it?

How motivated are you to grow into maturity, and what is hard for you about growing into maturity?

Paul says in Colossians 1:29 “for this I toil.” What does it look like in your life to “toil,” work, or labor to present yourself and others as mature in Jesus?

How would you describe the mission of Jesus according to Col. 1:21-23?

Of the 4 P’s of the Mission of Jesus which one(s) do you most identify with?

What can you do to grow in your participation in the mission of Jesus?

Jesus above all things: Which aspect of Christ creates the most “wow” in your heart? Share that with someone this week.

Jesus In every moment: What moments is it easiest for you to see Jesus above all things? What moments are the hardest for you to see Jesus as supreme? Share these with a trusted friend and pray for each other.

Which of these facts about the deliverance of God is the most precious to you today?

How does this BIG truth truth about God impact you? How does it change you?

Can you identify the impact in yourself or others of not believing in this rescuing work of God?

Think of situation that you want to pray about.

Of the 3 points of Pauls prayer which one is most needed in that situation.

Ask God to work in that situation the same way Paul asked God to work in the lives and situations of the Colossians.

When somebody does a great spiritual thing, my first reaction is to congratulate them or thank God?

If no words could be used to explain people around me that I am a disciple of Christ, would they be able to know this because of the love I show to other Christians? Think about your everyday routine

When focusing on the hope laid for us in heaven, how can this change the view of your daily walk? Think on some concrete examples.

What are the 4 foundational truths of Pauls introduction to the church at Colossae?

Which of the 4 foundations did you find most challenging or absent from your relationship with God?

Which of the four foundations already represents something God has been doing in your life?