Romans 12:2

Big Idea: Renewing our minds is a continual but crucial process in a Christian life.

1 Corinthians 2:11-16

If you don’t allow God in to renew your mind, you’re not living the way you were created to live. 

Point 1: Guard yourself. 

“You are what your mind looks at.” - Tan Hwee Hwee

2 Corinthians 4:4

2 Timothy 1:7

Point 2: what’s filling you, what are you allowing to fill you?

THAT'S why it’s important to be familiar with God’s word and character. Renewal comes with the transformation of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Ephesians 5:18-20

Point 3: Practice the process. 

Philippians 4:8–9

“We move in the direction of our predominant thoughts” - Jim Ladd, Earl Nightingale

2 Corinthians 3:18

May the mind of Christ, my Savior,

Live in me from day to day,

By His love and power controlling

All I do and say.

May the Word of God dwell richly

In my heart from hour to hour,

So that all may see I triumph

Only through His power.

May the peace of God my Father

Rule my life in everything,

That I may be calm to comfort

Sick and sorrowing.

May the love of Jesus fill me

As the waters fill the sea;

Him exalting, self abasing,

This is victory.

May I run the race before me,

Strong and brave to face the foe,

Looking only unto Jesus

As I onward go.

May His beauty rest upon me,

As I seek the lost to win,

And may they forget the channel,

Seeing only Him.

(Kate B. Wilkinson, “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”)

Response: 

• What are you guarding against?

• What are you filling yourself with? 

• What are you sharing as a result, and who are you sharing to?

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Colossians 3:15-17

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)