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Bible Study: Colossians 4:5&6

Keith Waters Bible Studies 24th September 2017bible, communication, conversation, discipline, europe, faith, Grace, truth, wisdom 0 Comment

A study based on the sermon: Live Wisely & Speak to People About God

Reading Colossians 4:5-6

What is wisdom?
Where can we find wisdom?
In the sermon we spent some time looking at what it means to fear God (Psalm 111:10); what does it mean and why is it important for us to have a proper understanding of that?
What does it mean to make the most of every opportunity, and also what does it not mean?
Discuss verse 6 as a group and talk through how we might practically apply to our lives here and now.

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HG Questions on Colossians 4:2-4

Keith Waters Bible Studies 18th September 2017 0 Comment

1. Paul’s epistles follow the pattern of laying down doctrine and reminding the readers of who they are in Christ before stressing the importance of those facts making a difference to their lives.Why is that so important? Discuss the benefits of living our lives in a way that reflects our faith and the damage that can result when our words or actions fail to match what we say we believe?

2. Paul asks for prayer so that a door would be opened for the message. What doors should we be asking to be opened in our lives and the life of the church?

3. The church in Colosse was facing opposition and false teaching from both outside and inside the church. The need for clear Bible based teaching was vital. The church today faces similar threats. How can we best pray for those with the responsibility of preaching today?

4. Discuss the elements of being on God’s SWAT team in prayer.

What does it mean to be steadfast, watchful and to pray with thanksgiving?

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Why Should We Slave For Christ?

Keith Waters Bible Studies 11th September 201711th September 2017 0 Comment

A Study On Colossians 3:22-4:1

If you missed the sermon, please do pick it up here: Slaving Away For Christ!

What do we know about slavery now and back in the time Paul was writing, and why didn’t the early church protest and try to change laws to stop slavery?
What is the context of this passage? [ cf.There is a verse chapter 3 that Paul is ‘unpacking’].
As a group, spend some time thinking through and discussing how we should apply this passage to our lives:
1. at work;
2. within church life;
3. at home.
Which groups of people might verse 4:1 apply to in our society today, and how might we spot the difference between a believer and an unbeliever in each case.
Turn back to verse 3:25 In the sermon we didn’t have time to ‘unpack’ this – as a group discuss who Paul was addressing in this statement and what exactly was meant.

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A Study on Colossians 2:9-14

Keith Waters Bible Studies 17th July 201720th July 2017bible, cross, discipline, eschatology, Grace, humility, lies, life, love, mercy, new connexions, peace, Satan, scripture, second chance, sin, Trinity, truth 0 Comment

Some study questions based on the sermon Do You Have Real Peace?

Read Colossians 2:8-14
Verse 8 – How might we be captured, and by what kinds of empty philosophies and high sounding nonsense?
Verses 9 & 10 – Why is it crucial that we see and believe the truth that Christ is both completely man and completely God? Also what does it mean, “that you are complete by your union with God“?
Verses 11 & 12 – Discuss what we heard in the sermon about these verses on circumcision and baptism. How might we overstate or understate the importance of a public declaration of faith in baptism?
Verses 13 & 14 – Pastor says, “These are powerful statements and if taken to heart will have a profound affect on the believer” Do you agree, if so (or not) why, and what difference is it going to have on your life with Christ?

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