“If Then You Were Raised With Christ” Colossians 3

In our previous lesson Seek things above Set your mind on things above Put to death – ungodly attitudes and actions Put on the new man Let the peace of God rule in your hearts

In everything give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Philippians 4:6 Be thankful (3:15) We need gratitude In everything give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Philippians 4:6 Ephesians 5:4 1 Timothy 2:1 Hebrews 13:15

Ingratitude a concern Romans 1:21 2 Timothy 3:2 Be thankful (3:15) Paul demonstrated thanks to God for all things including his brethren Romans 1:8 1 Timothy 1:12 Ingratitude a concern Romans 1:21 2 Timothy 3:2

Let His Word Dwell in you (3:16) His word must be our standard! It has “all things that pertain to life and godliness” 2 Peter 1:3, 5-6 2 Timothy 3:16-17 James 1:22-25

Let His Word Dwell in you (3:16) His word must dwell within us Psalm 119:11, 133 Psalm 40:8 Is His word our standard? To appeal to any other standard is to be deluded Galatians 1:6-9

Teaching one another (3:16) We need each other. Edification – building up Ephesians 4:16 1 Thessalonians 5:14 One way we edify is in our worship – 1 Cor. 14:26 We need to be here – Heb. 10:24-25

Do all in the name of the Lord (3:17) By what authority? Authority means permission! Jesus is our source – Matthew 28:18, Luke 6:46 Division is the result of man failing to respect His word 2 John 9

Relationships (3:18-4:1) Relationships are important How we treat each other will determine what we truly are Husband/wife, parent/child, master/servant, etc. When we pursue God, our bonds are stronger – Eccl. 4:912, 1 Pet. 3:1-7, Eph. 5:22-33, etc. Matthew 7:12 James 2:8

What are you building with your life?