For sermon #3 in our series, Back To, Walter will be preaching from Colossians 3. Colossians 3 is interesting as it - in some ways - stands as a contrast to Colossians 2. There are clear instructions about what Christians should do and not do in this chapter, whereas Chapter 2 seems to stand against rules. This tension is worth discussing in your group! As far as timing goes, this sermon will be preaching on Sunday, September 27, so you’ll want to have your discussion in the week leading up to that.
For group, to kick things off, we recommend that you check in with your people about their previous “I will” statement. Start group time, before you read, with this question: “How did your ‘I will’ go this week?”
Second, it’s important to share God’s truth with those around us. Your next question before the read-through should be, “Who were you able to share with this week?”
Step 1: Assignment - Prepare to discuss Colossians 3:1-17
Before your group meets, text these passages out and ask your people to read them at least once.
Step 2: Read Through - When your group meets, read the texts in at least two different translations.
Step 3: Retell - Ask one or two people in your group to restate each passage in their own words, as if they were telling the story to a friend. Make sure you choose different people each week!
Step 4: Reflect: Go around the group and ask each person to answer these two things.
What does this passage teach us about God?
What does this passage teach us about human beings?
Step 5: Respond - Go around the group and ask each person to complete this statement, “Because of this passage, I will _____this week.”