· Colossians 2:13-15 - 13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. 15 And
having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
· 3 When you were dead in your sins and in the
uncircumcision of your flesh…
· …God made you alive with Christ.
· He forgave us all our sins…
· …having canceled the charge of our legal
indebtedness…
· …which stood against us and condemned us…
· John 3:17 – For God did not send his son into
world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
· He has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.
· 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities…
· …he made a public spectacle of them…
· …triumphing over them by the cross.
· Which side will you choose?
Group Discussion Questions
Starter Question: Have you ever felt like you were
forced to choose sides? What was that like for you?
Go Deeper:
1. Genesis 3:1-7
2. How would you describe Satan’s tactics based on this
passage?
3. Read Matthew 4:1-11
4. This passage points to a direct attack by Satan. What do you learn about Satan’s temptations based on this passage?
5. Read Romans 8:3-6
6. According to this passage, why does the old law with
its rules and regulations fail? What is required for a truly changed life?
7. Read Colossians 2:13-15
8. The death of Jesus on the cross paid our sin debt,
wiped out the old covenant of law, and defeated Satan. In your opinion, why could Satan not see what the death of Jesus would accomplish?
