In this message, TA Ateek begins walking through Paul’s letter to the Colossian church. As Paul is encouraging the Christians to grow into maturity, may the same be true for us.

Discussion Guide
Key Takeaways

The extravagance of Jesus’ work (vv. 1-2). Jesus didn’t just die to save us from hell and save us into heaven. His work is so much more extravagant than that. What Christ has accomplished is like an endless course meal. There is always more to taste, there is always more to enjoy, there is always more that can satisfy.

The effect of Jesus’ rule (vv. 3-5a). Christians are “in Christ.” We are in our spiritual location every moment that we are physical location, which means our spiritual location should inform every minute of what happens in our physical location. And we aren’t just in Christ individually. We are in Christ collectively. For everyone who is in Christ, we all have differing versions of the same story. We were dead and now we are alive in Christ Jesus. We have all received the same salvation. The same Spirit lives in each one of us. We have the same heavenly Father making us brothers and sisters in Christ. What that means is what we have in common is far greater than anything we could ever differ on.

The extent of Jesus’ reach (vv. 5b-8). What is happening in Colossae is happening throughout the world. That’s how contagious God’s grace in Christ is.

Discussion Questions

If there was a photo album of your spiritual life and relationship with the Lord, what would you see? Would you see progressive growth? Would you see any change from last year to this year?

How does Paul’s story of conversion and growth in Christ encourage you? What can you learn from it?

Is there a Christlike love for one another here at Watermark that is worth talking about? Is there a love in you for all the saints and not just the ones most like you? How can you grow in this area?

Is there a faith and a love in our church that is worth talking about? Is it buzzworthy? Is it attractive? How can we grow?

How is the Spirit leading you to respond to this message? How is he leading us to leverage our lives for the sake of the gospel?