Rules for Holy Living - Colossians 3:1-17
Understand It
- Why should believers look forward to Christ’s return? (3:4)
- What had the Colossians taken off? (3:7-9)
- How were the Colossian believers called to clothe themselves? (3:12-17)
Apply It
- Which of God’s goals for holy living do you need to apply to your life this week?
Rules for Christian Households - Colossians 3:18-4:1
Understand It
- 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)
Apply It
- What is one way you can improve the way you treat each member of your family?
Further Instructions - Colossians 4:2-18
Understand It
- What did Paul prescribe for all believers? (4:2)
- How should believers speak to others? (4:6)
- What did Epaphras do on behalf of his church at Colossae? (4:12-13)
Apply It
- How can you season your speech with God’s grace among non-Christians?
There is a short introduction available for the book of 1 Thessalonians. You can read it here.
Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians' Faith - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Understand It
- What did Paul remember about the Thessalonians? (1:2-3)
- For what kind of faith were the Thessalonians known? (1:6)
- How had the Thessalonians’ lives been a model for others? (1:7-10)
Apply It
- How can you be more of a model to other believers this week?
