Colossians - Not An Arrival, An Adventure

Discussion Questions for 6/12/22
“Not An Arrival, An Adventure”
Colossians 1:9-14

Discuss how the story of Operation Halyard sheds light on the spiritual reality, “to be rescued from something sets us on the path toward something”.

What are we rescued from and then what are we called to?

Discuss Nathan’s statement, “The Christian life isn’t an arrival, it’s an adventure”

What does that statement mean to you?

Read Colossians 1:9-14

Paul’s main theme in this passage is knowing God’s will and then fulfilling God’s will.

Why is it so important to know God’s will?
Why is it so important to fulfill God’s will for our lives?

What does Paul outline that we are to be about as followers of Christ?

How we walk is spelled out in our text. What three major areas does he pray that Colossae pursues?

Read John 15 referring to us as branches and the critical nature of abiding in Christ.

Why is our relationship with Christ so critical to our walk?

Discuss the quote from Richard Foster, “The fruit of the spirit is the outward evidence of the inward reality of a heart abiding in Christ”.

How is that mentioned by Foster possible?

What are the good works that we bear fruit in and through?

How is being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might not only pointing to our needed encouragement from God? What else is it referring to?

Discuss the commentary point from our Christ-Centered Exposition.
“Ultimately, if we pursue paths that can be accomplished in our own strength and ability, then we have achieved something less than God’s will.”

Consider and discuss the reasons for Giving thanks as part of how we walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. One is being qualified to partake in the inheritance of the saints and the other is being delivered from the domain of darkness. Have you ever considered these reasons to be thankful?

How is living a grateful life walking in a manner worthy of the Lord?