Reference

Colossians 2:20-3:4

Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Psalm 31

Sermon Outline:

  1. In Christ you died to man-made religion
  2. In Christ you were raised, so seek the things above
  3. When Christ appears, then you will appear with him in glory


Family Discussion Questions:

  1. Where is Jesus now and what is he doing?
  2. How does Jesus’ death help us?
  3. How does Jesus’ resurrection help us?
  4. How does Jesus’ ascension to heaven help us?
  5. How will Jesus’ return to earth help us?
  6. Why can food and ceremonies not get us to heaven?
  7. Why can food and ceremonies not help us to stop sinning?
  8. Why don’t Christians have to try to get ourselves to heaven?
  9. What are the basic elements of manmade religion, and how does being a Christian put those to
  10. death for us?
  11. Why does manmade religion not help with stopping sin?
  12. What does it mean to set our minds on things that are above?
  13. What does it mean that our lives are hidden with Christ in God?
  14. What are ways that Christians adopt the basic elements of manmade religion?
  15. How does Christ’s current residence (in heaven) help us not to be tempted to use manmade
  16. religious practices?
  17. How does Christ’s return help us not to be tempted to use manmade religious practices?