What in the message most stood out to you? What do you think God is telling you through this message?
What is the tallest building or structure that you have been to?
Briefly share how you came to know Christ.
WORD
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” -Colossians 2:6-7
Since Christ is first in all things; he must be first in how we live. How can we truly live in Him?
Be rooted in Him Being rooted in Him is just like a root going down the deep soil. Therefore, it is not factual, but a real living person dependence on Jesus Christ. It is a personal relationship with Him.
Be builtup in Him and established in faith. Be firm in the faith of Christ. Growth is important -in knowledge and understanding of who He is and who you are.
APPLICATION
Discuss the metaphor of “walking” in the Christian life. What are ways that either help our walk in God? What are the things that hinder our walk?
Read Matthew 13:3-6. Why is it important to be rooted in Christ?
How can we be like the wise builder in Matthew 7:24-27?
PRAYER
Thank God for who He is and how He saved you. Acknowledge that you cannot save yourself and you need God every day.
Ask God to give you the grace to follow His ways and obey Him. Commit to turn away from anything that doesn’t please Him.
Claim God’s promise of transformation by His grace and pray that your transformed life will draw many others to Him.