Read Colossians 1
What stood out to you most after reading this chapter in the Bible?
Reflect on these questions
In Colossians 1:3-6 and 1:19-23, Paul places special emphasis on the gospel of Jesus Christ. The word gospel means “good news.”
Consider verses 3-8. What effects did the good news of the gospel have on the Colossians?
Read verses 19-23 again. How would you describe or summarize the gospel based on these verses?
Paul writes an incredible poem about the supremacy, or preeminence, of Jesus Christ in verses 15-20.
What is your favorite statement about the supremacy of Christ from this short poem?
Colossians 1:15-20 alludes to several Old Testament passages as it paints the image of Jesus as the ultimate revelation of God’s nature, character, will, and more. These passages include:
Genesis 1
Exodus 40:34-38
Psalms 2, 8, and 68:29-38.
Look these passages up, either alone or with your Life Group. In light of Colossians 1:15-20, which one of these Old Testament allusions are your favorite?
Respond with faith in action
Verses 19-22 retell the good news; verse 23 describes our appropriate response.
In light of what Jesus has done for you, how can you “...continue in your faith, established and firm, without moving from the hope held out in the gospel”? In other words, what practical steps can you take to move forward and continue to grow in God?