Follow-Along Note-Taking Application

Title: Exalting the Savior by Letting His Word Dwell Richly

Introduction: The Importance of Mission
1. Why is having a mission important?
• A mission provides

,

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, and

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• Our mission as Christians is to

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the Savior.
2. What does it mean to exalt the Savior?
• Aligning every part of our lives with

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.
• Glorifying Christ in our

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,

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, and

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Main Passage: Colossians 3:16-17

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

Point 1: We Exalt the Savior by Believing and Prioritizing His Words

Scripture Reference: John 1:1
• What does John 1:1 teach us about the Word?
• “In the beginning was the

.”
• The Word is

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and

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Application Questions:
• How can we prioritize Christ’s words in our daily lives?
• How does recognizing Christ as the eternal Word help us trust Scripture?

Point 2: Letting the Word Dwell Richly

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:15-17
• Verse 15: Scripture leads to

through faith in Christ.
• Verse 16: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for:
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•   Verse 17: The goal of Scripture is to equip us for 

  

    
       
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Reflection Questions:
• What does it mean for the Word to “dwell richly” in you?
• How does Scripture equip us to live a life that exalts the Savior?

Illustration: The Architect’s Blueprint
• How does the architect’s blueprint relate to following God’s Word?
• The workers must follow the

to ensure the building reflects the architect’s

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.
• In the same way, we must follow God’s Word to ensure our lives reflect

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.

Takeaway:
• Just as workers exalt the blueprint by following it, we exalt the Savior by

.

Practical Application: How to Let the Word Dwell Richly
1. Meditate on Scripture (Psalm 1:2-3): Reflect on God’s Word

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2. Submit to Its Authority (Proverbs 3:5-6): Align your

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and

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with Scripture.
3. Live It Out (James 1:22): Allow God’s Word to

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every area of your life.

Closing Thought

To exalt the Savior, we must let His Word dwell richly in us, transforming our hearts and minds. This leads to greater

, deeper

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, and wholehearted

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. Let us commit to letting His Word take root in every area of our lives so that we reflect His light and glorify Him in all we do.