Lessons for the Living | Colossians 2:6-15

Summary

Paul makes it clear in this passage that you don't need more than Jesus, you need more of Jesus. The whole fullness of deity dwells bodily in Christ, and we have been filled in Him. Therefore, those who are alive in Christ already are rooted in Him, built up in Him, established in Him and compelled to thankfulness in the truth of the gospel. In Christ, we are forgiven and fully free from regret from our past, debt for our sin, and the threat of the enemy. If you want greater maturity in life, then you need greater clarity of Christ.

Key Takeaways

• If we claim Jesus as Lord, we treat Jesus as Lord.
• The world will offer what only Jesus can give.
• Those fully forgiven should live fully free.

Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide

• The whole fullness of God dwells bodily in Christ, and we have been filled in Him. How does that truth compel us to worship Christ and live fully alive in Him?
• What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord? In what areas of life are you tempted to be the lord of your own life instead of submitting to Him as Lord of your life?
• How does the truth that in Christ we already are rooted, built up, established and thankful in Him, shape how we live as believers? Where are you tempted to believe you need more than Christ to mature as a believer, instead of more of Christ?
• The world will always over promise and under deliver. Where are you tempted to find fulfillment in things that cannot give you life?
• In Christ, we are free from regret from our past, debt for our sin, and the threat of the enemy. What does it look like to live fully free in each of these areas?