Who is Jesus?

This study is based on the sermon What you see is what you get!

  1. Before reading the passage share with each other how you would answer someone who asks ‘who is Jesus Christ, and why should I be bothered?’
  2.  Reading: Colossians 1:15-20

    This passage is full of incredible and sometimes complex statements which we unpacked in the sermon.

  3. As a group take each phrase and carefully discuss what it says about the person and work of Christ
  4. What difference does having a right understanding of who He is make to us as individuals today.
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A Study on Colossians 1:1-14

This study is based on the two sermons below and so it would be beneficial to have heard them prior to the study:

This is Amazing Grace

How do I know what God wants me to do?

  1. What do we know about this letter (why and when did Paul write etc.), Colossae, and the Colossian church?
  2. Read the passage: Colossians 1:1-14
  3. Work through the passage again – slowly, paying particular attention to what it teaches us about prayer. Which aspects of Paul’s approach to prayer might be missing in our prayer lives? Discuss and then consider how this can be put right.
  4. How can we know the will of God? Discuss this question in some depth, it’s a major topic amongst Christians today, yet the answer is plain and simple, so why do we still struggle.
  5. Please take some time together praying for each other and the wider fellowship; that we may know more and more of Jesus in our lives.
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Sierra Leone Mission Prayer Points June & July 2017


Sunday:

Pray for the fellowship of Ebenezer Lumley and the family of Rev.Angel Ama-Lamin who died recently. Peter had the privilege to pray for him whilst in Sierra Leone.

 

Monday:

Pray for the new clinic which has been established at The Theological College at Jui. This clinic will serve the local community. Pray especially for the little girl with third degree burns to her leg.

Tuesday:

Pray for the patients and staff at the hospital at Koidu. Peter and Janet were given the opportunity to visit and pray for individuals, including Muslims. They also met Victoria a three year old who had accidentally been pushed backwards into boiling water. Her chance of survival is minimal but with prayer and God’s intervention a miracle is possible.

Wednesday:

Sierra Leone is heading for elections early next year and the process has started with voter registration. Pray against any form of violence approach that electoral process and for God to lead the people of this country to vote for the right person.

Thursday:

Pray for wisdom for Bishop Theophilus as he makes important decisions. Pray also for Magnus, Daniel and Alex as they advise and support the Bishop.

Friday:

Thank God for the wonderful work that is happening at Bethesda. Pray for Allusine, Musa and Issa as they have been reunited to their family but desire to be back at Bethesda. Thank God for Aminata and Sallie and pray that He will heal Sallie from her discomfort.

Saturday:

Thank God for the stoic teachers in our schools; against all odds they continue to give their best. Also pray for our pastors; for safety in travel, protection against illness and a fresh vitality in their ministry.

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A study on ‘The Good Life’

Here are Russell’s questions on Colossians 3:1-17. based on his sermon  The Good Life

  1. What does Paul mean by “set your sights on the realities of heaven?”
  2. What misconceptions does the world have about heaven, including us?
  3. Explain what is meant by ‘hidden in Christ’? V3
  4. Why is it important to get rid of our old nature ? Give an example, if you can, the types of things that you once loved.
  5. Where do you find your identity? And how does knowing Christ change that?
  6. What does it mean to live the good life in Christ Jesus? Healthy eating, being self-sufficient or something entirely different?
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