Discussion questions for today:
- Read verse 8. What “traditions of men” can get in the way of truth today?
- Read verses 9-10. What does it mean to you to be complete in Christ?
- Read verse 11 and react to this statement: The flesh has been stripped away from me. I’m always in the Spirit. When I choose fleshly thinking, it’s a dead way to me!
- Read verse 12 and consider: Are you still trying to improve (or eliminate) the “you” whom God has raised up?
- Read verses 13-14. How do these two verses encapsulate the whole Gospel message?
- Read verse 15. Who was disarmed by Jesus? How?
- Read verses 16-17. How is a Sabbath day a shadow? What is the substance?
- Read verses 18-19. What exactly is the prize? How do some try to defraud us of enjoying the prize?
- Read verses 20-23 and react to this statement: It’s not about rules. It’s about letting Christ rule by faith.