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Signs of Life
As we grow up in our Christian faith we are not only to learn more facts about God but are commanded to embark on a programme of radical discipleship.
Please read Colossians 3:1-14.
Seating Arrangements (3:1-4)
In this section Paul makes some important statements about the Colossians and where they stand with God. Some things have happened in the past, some are present realities, and some lie in the future. List these statements in the following table and see if you can summarise them in your own words.
Verse | Statement | Own Words | |
Past
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Present
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Future
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In the light of these facts what should the Colossians do?
What argument is used here for Christian ethical living?
Is the glorious status that is described in this passage yours?
Off with the old (3:5-9)
What is the important word used in verse 5?
What is the big idea of this section?
Take a detailed look at verses 5 to 9. Does anything surprise you from this list?
What things are Christians commanded to either ‘put to death’ or
‘put off’?
Which things, from this list, strike you as being things you need to work on?
On with the new (3:10-14)
What is the big idea of this section?
What is happening to us day by day as Christians? What does this mean?
How is this possible? (See also Galatians 5:22-23)
What are we told to ‘put on’ as Christians? Try to explain these characteristics in your own words.
Which things, from this list, strike you as being things you need to work on?