Today’s passage: Colossians 3:12-17
Helpful thoughts:
- In the previous verses, Paul exhorted the reader to “put off the old man.” Now we read about what comes next, putting on the new.
- The list of characteristics given give a well-rounded picture of the growing Christian life.
- We forgive because the Lord has forgiven us. When we think of our offense as created beings before our holy Creator, it gives a proper perspective to the sins of one person against another.
- When the Word of Christ dwells in us richly, it comes out of us in various ways.
- When we sing songs together in our services, we are giving worship to God and ministering to one another! Sing your heart out! Your brothers and sisters in Christ need to hear you sing the Words of Christ.
Questions to consider:
- How does becoming a follower of Christ change our identity and our goals? How should we look at our identity in light of being united together with the body (Verse 15)?
- Which characteristics stuck out the most to you and why? How have you seen yourself and/or others growing in these areas? How would you like to grow? For what can you thank the Lord?
- In what way does verse 17 wrap up anything else the passage may have “missed?” What area of our lives is out of the realm of God’s sovereignty? How can you do everything/anything you do to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31)?