Colossians 2:16-23
Verses 16-17
1A. The Shadow- Food and Festivals
1B. The Danger- Judged according to past traditions
1C. The Substance- Christ as the Fulfillment
Verses 18-19
2A. The Shadow- Spiritual Visions and Experiences
2B. The Danger- Pride; No Growth
2C. The Substance- Christ as the Head
Verses 20-23
3A. The Shadow- Human Rules based on Worldly Powers
3B. The Danger- Spiritual Slavery; No Restraint
3C. The Substance- Christ as the Victor
The Shadow- Are you looking to anything other than Christ for hope and power?
The Danger- What holds you back from growth in Christ?
The Substance- “Christ in you, the hope of glory!” (Col. 1:27)