Rules for Holy Living - Colossians 3:1-17
Understand It
- Where did Paul tell the Colossians to turn their attention? (3:1)
- Where did Paul tell the believers to focus their concern? (3:2)
- What was the Colossians’ security? (3:3)
- Why should believers look forward to Christ’s return? (3:4)
- What must die? (3:5)
- What evil activities does God seek to eliminate from our lives? (3:5)
- Why is God’s wrath coming? (3:5-6)
- What had the Colossians taken off? (3:7-9)
- What had the Colossians put on? (3:10)
- What distinctions are removed in Christ? (3:11)
- What virtues does God seek to plant in us? (3:12, 14)
- How were the Colossian believers called to clothe themselves? (3:12-17)
- Why did Paul call on the believers to be peaceful and thankful? (3:15-16)
- What should we do? How? (3:17)
- What is one principle that ought to guide everything we do? (3:17)
Apply It
- Which of God’s goals for holy living do you need to apply to your life this week?
- How can you be more thankful and loving to those who are close to you?
Rules for Christian Households - Colossians 3:18-4:1
Understand It
- What should wives do? (3:18)
- What should husbands do? (3:19)
- How should children respond to parents? (3:20)
- Why does obedience to parents please the Lord? (3:20)
- Of what do fathers need to be careful? (3:21)
- How can children become discouraged? (3:21)
- What directives did Paul give slaves? (3:22-25)
- How were slaves called on to serve Christ? (3:23-24)
- How would God mete out full justice in the master-slave relationship? (3:25)
- What instructions did Paul give masters? (4:1)
- What insight did Paul give masters? (4:1)
Apply It
- What is one way you can improve the way you treat each member of your family?
- How can you have an attitude of service toward others in your work?
