DISCERN WHAT’S BEST: PHILIPPIANS & COLOSSIANS

This year, we are taking a journey through the New Testament. We are currently in the books of Philippians & Colossians. In these two books, we are looking at how Paul prays and shares how to discern what’s best.

RECAP

Today, we focused on Colossians 3 & 4. As we look to gain wisdom and understanding, we want to be devoted to prayer, setting our minds on the things of God’s kingdom and clothe ourselves with God’s love. Watch the message here.

BIBLE

Colossians 3:2, 15-17, Colossians 4:2

QUESTIONS: Review Colossians 3 & 4

“Set your minds on things above…” (3:1–2)
What practical habits or thought patterns in your daily life help—or hinder—you from focusing on “things above” rather than earthly distractions?

“Put to death… and put on…” (3:5–14)
Which attitudes or behaviors do you sense God calling you to “put off” right now, and what specific Christlike qualities do you need to intentionally “put on” in their place?

“Let the peace of Christ rule… and be thankful” (3:15–17)
In what areas of your life do you struggle to let Christ’s peace guide your decisions, and how might cultivating gratitude change your perspective there?

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (4:2)
How can these 3 things help us have discernment?

MORE RESOURCES

Here’s more insight from the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/colossians/
Bible Recap:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYGP155-M6w

BIBLE READING PLANS

Join us in reading through the New Testament this year. Here’s a plan through our current books we are studying: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/54652-through-the-epistles-galatians-ephesians