Big Ideas - Colossians 3:4-11 - These lists are examples of ways we destroy shalom - Paul says “put to death” the old practices - Sin isn’t just what we do, it’s part of who we are - God’s wrath “is coming” against sin. It is already being experienced, not merely a future promise. Already, not in full yet. - God’s wrath comes against the destruction of shalom. - Shalom means wholeness, everything made right. - We have an old self, but it doesn’t have to be this way - War against the old self! - The biggest thing we need to do to help ourselves and our relationships is STOP LYING. - Be honest and vulnerable with one another. Stop trying to hide. You are known and loved already. Be honest, and pursue healing together. Questions - What do you think about the idea that these lists aren’t exhaustive, but instead making a thematic point? That is to say, these aren’t the specific bad “sins” to avoid, but instead lists to give examples of ways we destroy shalom in our relationships - How does that change how you read passages like this? - How much do you really think about or feel like you have an “old self” that’s totally different than how you operate now? - How have you tried to cast off the old self? - What do you think about the idea that the main thing we need to do is be honest in our relationships? - Have you experienced that? What is it like? What does it change?
