Colossians: Jesus is all we need
Life Group Questions
Key Verses: Colossians 1:19-23

1. Read Colossians 1:19-23

a. Discuss the significance of Jesus being fully God.

b. Why would God desire to “reconcile all things in heaven and on earth to Himself?”

c. Read Philippians 2:9-11; what area do we find where every kneel shall bow that is missing from the Colossians passage? Why would those from this area not be included in reconciliation? (see also Revelation 20:11-15).

d. What previously alienated us from God?

e. What is reconciliation? Why is it important to the believer?

f. According to the message, Paul purposefully mentions the “flesh of Christ” to address the false teaching of the first century. Why is it critical for Jesus to be fully human? In like manner, why is it vital for Jesus to be fully God and fully man?

g. Why is it critical that the gospel message does not change? Discuss in what ways different “churches” have changed or added to the gospel today. What is our role today in combating these false teachings?