Clothed with Gentleness (Colossians 3:12)

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Clothed with Gentleness (Colossians 3:12)

October 15, 2023 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Colossians 3:12

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Renewed / Clothed with Gentleness

October 15, 2023

Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 3:14-16

Study Questions

1. Read Galatians 5:13-23. Contrast the “acts of the flesh” with the “fruit of the Spirit”. Specifically, how is gentleness a contrast to wrath or rage? How does Paul describe life in the Spirit? What is the difference between the natural self and the spirit-controlled self?

2. A practical definition for gentleness is “turning the reins of your anger and aggravation over to the Holy Spirit”. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being “I’m never angry” and 5 being “I’m always angry”, what is your anger rating? What would your spouse or close friend say?

3. How do the following encounters from the life of Jesus illustrate having the “eyes of Jesus”, i.e., gentleness? See: Luke 18:15-17; John 8:1-11.

4. Read Matthew 11:28-30. What is Jesus’ invitation? What comfort do you find in bearing the yoke of following Jesus? Why?

5. What are some things you can do daily to allow the Holy Spirit to overcome anger and rage with godly gentleness?

6. Have you been praying each week during this series that the Holy Spirit would mold you to His likeness in these areas? Has that been helpful in living your life more surrendered to Him? Have you noticed change?

Some questions adopted from: https://pathwaychurch.com/discussionguide/the-life-you-always-wanted-discussion-guide/gentleness-discussion-guide

Clothed in the Word (Colossians 3:15-16)

December 31, 2023 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Colossians 3:15–16

Renewed / Clothed in the Word December 31, 2023 Colossians 3:16-17 Study Questions 1. What part does music play in your life? How much do you think the music and songs you listen to influence your mind, thoughts, and values? Explain. 2. Read Colossians 3:16-17. How do you allow the Word of God to permeate your daily walk with Christ? Contextually, how do music and songs help you grow in the Word of God? Give examples. 3. What does it mean to ‘teach and admonish one another’ with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs? How does our church make provision for this to happen in our weekly worship services? Why is it important to do this together as the body of Christ and not just individually? 4. Look up the following passages and identify how and why these people worshiped God in song: - Moses crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1-21) - David bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:14-15) - Mary’s song of praise (Luke 1:46-55) - Paul in prison (Acts 16:24-26) 5. What does this study mean to someone who doesn’t feel they are gifted musically? 6. Reflect on all the characteristics listed in our “Renewed” Study (Colossians 3:12-17). What areas are you growing in and in which areas do you still need to take off the old and put on the new?

Clothed in Peace (Colossians 3:15)

December 24, 2023 • Pastor Doug Thuen • Colossians 3:15

Clothed with Godly Love (Colossians 3:14)

December 17, 2023 • Colossians 3:14

Renewed / Clothed with Godly Love December 17,2023 Colossians 3:14 Study Questions 1. Review Colossians 3:12-14. Discuss the various characteristics and determine the one(s) that you still need to ‘put on’. 2. Read Matthew 7:46 and Romans 5:6-8. How is godly (agape) love different from human (worldly) love? 3. How are followers of Christ called to love in the following relationships? a. one another – 1 John 3:16-18 b. your neighbor – Luke 10:25-29;30-37; 7:36-39. c. your enemy – Matthew 5:43-47; 1 John 4:20; Romans 12:14,18-21 4. When has it been difficult for you to ‘agape’ love someone? Why? 5. What does godly love look like in a dysfunctional relationship (manipulating, enabling, controlling, abusive, etc.)? Discuss the following: a. Accept you can’t change a person b. Forgive them by not seeking revenge c. Don’t abandon them, yet, draw healthy boundaries d. Pray for them 6. How do you love a fellow-believer in Christ who has hurt you? See: Psalm 55:12-14; Matthew 5:23-24. 7. How has Christ Jesus shown His love for you? How has He continued to show His love for you? How does that impact your daily life? Your appreciation? Your gratitude? See also: John 15:13. 8. How is the Lord calling you to love others in His name this week…even if you don’t think they deserve it?