Instructions for Slaves & Slave Masters in the Colossian Church

Big idea: Jesus is the Master over all. (Slave masters as well as slaves are equally accountable to God to treat one another with honor…)

What did the Slave / Master relationship look like in the setting Paul is addressing in today’s teaching?

How does Paul instruct the Christian slaves and slave masters in the Colossian Church to relate to one another in light of the gospel?

Work Application (Colossians 3:23)

How can I embrace my daily work as an opportunity to serve God as a response of

for the gospel?

Justice Application

How is God leading me to honor his desire for people to experience

and restoration?

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Community Group Conversation Questions:
Open: Pray & Read Col. 3:22-4:1.

1. Were any ideas new to you in this week’s message? What was challenging or confusing to you?

2. Reflect on Col. 3:23. What does this passage communicate about the greater purpose followers of Jesus can experience in their daily work (whether paid or unpaid)? Is there an area of your life where you would do well to receive and apply this truth right now?

3. What do you see in this passage about what obedience to God requires of followers of Jesus in the way that we treat one another? Do you think this teaching challenges Christians today in any way?

4. What do you see in this week’s passage about God’s heart for those who are mistreated and oppressed? Can you think of anywhere else you see this kind of teaching promoted in the Bible?

5. Have you seen, heard about, or participated in any efforts that help vulnerable people to experience freedom and restoration? How do you think these kinds of initiatives reflect the gospel?

6. Do you sense God leading you to respond to what we’ve discussed about his heart for freedom and restoration in any particular ways?