Colossians 3:18-4:18 - March 3rd, 2024

Colossians 3:18-4:18

What makes a relationship strong?

Does the word “submit” or “submission” have a positive or negative connotation to you? Why?

How does believing in Jesus affect all of your other relationships?

If you know that someone loves you and will put your interests first does that make it easier to submit to their leadership?

How would you define the words “secular” and “sacred”? Do you consider them opposites or how are they related?

What is worship?

If you view your entire life as an act of worship then how does it change how we work/act? How does it help us understand 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances?”

What does it make to “walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of time?” (Colossians 4:5)?

Paul asks that the Christians in Colosse pray that God would open up doors for him to share the Word of Christ. That is something that you should pray for yourself and for other Christians.

In the closing Paul says that he is sending Tychicus and Onesimus to the Colossians so that he can tell them about Paul and his companions and encourage their hearts. (Colossians 4:7-9). What are some ways that we can encourage our fellow believers today? How can we find ways to share with others about how God is working in our lives today?

Related Scripture passages to meditate on

Ephesians 5:21-6:9

Psalm 139

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

1 Peter 3:15-16