Colossians (Part 11): Happily Ever After

1. Once upon a time…Christ was raised to sit at God’s right hand. (Colossians 3:1)

a. Seated in Authority as King (Psalm 110:1-2)

b. Seated in Accomplishment as Priest (Hebrews 10:11-14)

c. Seated as Assistance for Believers (Psalm 60:5, Hebrews 4:14-16)

2. Once upon a time…Believers died with Christ and are raised with Him. (Colossians 3:1-2, Colossians 2:20-21, Colossians 2:12, Ephesians 2:6)

a. Our lives are hidden in and with Him. (Colossians 3:3, John 10:27-29)

When He appears, we’ll appear with Him in glory (and live happily ever after). (Colossians 3:4, Heb 12:1-2)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Living the Story. In what ways can the “once upon a time” and “happily ever after” of the Gospel shape your daily routines? What does it mean for you to live out the Gospel story in your home/workplace/school/hobbies/etc?

2. What kinds of personal transformation have you experienced that reflect the Gospel’s impact?

3. How have you seen others in your small group live out the story, the values, or the priorities of the Gospel?

4. Relationships. How can the Gospel transform your approach to difficult relationships?

5. Seated at God’s Right Hand. In what areas of your life would reflecting on Jesus seated as King or Priest change your story?

6. Mission. How can living out the Gospel story influence our community? How have you seen opportunities to share the Gospel arise?