Introduction
- Discuss:
- Did you have daily quiet times this past week?
- Who did you share with and invite?
- Discuss the impact of communion on Sunday.
- Colossians 3:1-4: Raised to a new life
- Raised with Christ in baptism (Colossians 2:12).
- The Holy Spirit, received at baptism, gives you the power to set your mind (thoughts) and set your heart (emotions) on things above.
- Christ is your life.
- Colossians 3:5-11: Put to death
- Discuss and be open about your struggles this week.
- Discuss any financial challenges — pledge to God, rent, bills, salary, etc...
- Discuss practical ways to crucify your sinful nature.
- Colossians 3:12-14: Put on — clothe yourself
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Humility
- Gentleness
- Patience
- Forgiveness
- Colossians 3:15-24: New attitudes
- Peace
- Thankful
- Wholehearted
- Family Interactions (v. 18-21)
- Employer/employee relationships (v. 22-24)
- Teacher/student relationships (v. 22-24)