Colossians 1:18b-29

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: May, 2016

The third part of a series of lessons exploring the teaching on Jesus' preeminence in personal relationships.

Discussion Questions

What made Jesus the head of the Church and how was it confirmed?
Discuss the following questions from Colossians 1:19-20:
1. What three elements made Jesus the head of the church and what do they individually and collectively represent?
2. Why are false gods or doctrines unable to stand before the pre-eminence of Jesus?
3. What occurred as a result of the death and resurrection of Christ?
Discuss the following questions from Colossians 1:21-23:
1. Why did God reconcile us (vs. 21-22)?
2. What is the condition for our continued holy and blameless presence before God (vs. 23)?
3. How does accepting false doctrine destroy our presence before God?
How does Paul qualify as a worthy teacher and minister of Christ and why does he state it? (Colossians 1:24-29)
Discuss the following questions from Colossians 1:25-27:
1. What was mystery hidden from past ages and generations and what was Paul's role in revealing it?
2. What of the mystery continues?
Describe the following application from Paul's statements in this section:
- False teachers have always used the same methods, therefore we must be on guard against them. They seek to displace Jesus as Lord and pervert (change/alter) the teachings of who Christ was and His message.
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?