COLOSSIANS 3

First, A few thoughts~
Some were teaching that holy living was a result of religious activities (2:16-23)
~such as-
Colossians teaches us that Jesus Christ is supreme and He is the key to a holy living (1:9-14 // 2:11-15)
~What is true of you based on vs. 12-14-
Therefore it is possible to live the life mentioned in 3:5-17

3:1
YOU= this refers to me a believer
If=Since ~~Then, What are we supposed to do?
--(1)Keep seeking (searching in order to find) things above
--(2)Set (direct) your mind (and emotions) on things above
--What would this look like in your~
~mornings-
~afternoon-
~evenings-
Raised = Revived / a believers resurrection with Christ
We are connected to the One who is seated at the right hand of God-
--Seated=His part of the salvation process is completed!
(Heb. 1:3 //10:12)
--What Christ doing while seated there? (Rom. 8:33-34)
--Eph 2:6 speaks of our position WITH Him.
~How can these truths help you in your daily battle against sin?

3:2
How could you be heavenly or kingdom minded in your~
~family relationships-
~free-time-
~job-
~finances-
How will you live intentionally tomorrow?

3:3
Death=separation from life/power (not extinction)
You were dead to God and alive to sin BUT now you are dead to sin and alive to God! (Rom. 6:2-4 // 2 Cor. 5:14-21)
What sin or lie in your life seems to have power over you?
Hidden= concealed / taken out of view
--pebble in my hand
--Eph 1:13-14
--not yet glorified, but certified

3:4
He is our life is true of all believers (Jn17:3).
How does my life match this truth?
Phil. 3:20-21 // Rom. 8:19-24 & 29

3:5
What should we do based on vs. 5-9?
Therefore based on vs.1-4, why should we do it?
What about the concepts~
--have died (vs.3) versus put to death (vs.5)
--been resurrected / revived (vs.1) versus being renewed (vs.10)

Look up the following Scriptures and list what is to be put off / put on.
Rom. 13:11-14 // Col. 3:5-14 // Eph 4:17-32
Put off--------------------------------------------------Put on

~If you had to title this lesson, what would you call it?
~Name one specific step of obedience you will take this week based on this Scripture.