1. Open with prayer. (2-5 min)
2. Read Colossians 3:16-17.
3. Discuss these questions with your group. (20-45 min)
MY STORY | Starting Place
Describe an ideal 24 hours for you. How would you plan for that the day before? (7-10 min)
DIGGING DEEPER | Practical Biblical Application
Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17)
When we end our prayers, many of us say something like “We pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.” Pastor Kim would often remind us, “If you’re going to ask God for something in the Name of Jesus, be sure it’s worthy of Jesus’ name.”
What does it mean to say and do everything in the name of Jesus? How does appealing to Jesus’ name impact the words you choose and the actions you take?
Why would this step naturally provoke gratitude?
GROWING TOGETHER | Spiritual Friendship
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:16)
What does it mean to admonish one another—especially in the name of Jesus?
How have you been admonished in ways that are meaningful to you?
Why would these type of experiences provoke gratitude?
MOVING OUTWARD | Faith In Action
In what ways can you bring Jesus into your everyday work flow? In the planning? While bringing in the necessary people? In the execution of your plans? In the evaluation of what happened?
Pick a project coming up this week, and lay out what each of these steps would look like—integrating the Holy Spirit into what you intend to accomplish.
What is the one important thing you will take away from this weekend’s message or our community group discussion? Is there any challenge, difficulty or praise that you would like to share with the group for prayer?
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