Colossians 1:15-23

•	Think of some of the different ways Christianity is described or defined by people today.  Is Jesus referred to in these descriptions?  If so, in what way?  If not, why not?
•	Read vv.15-23.  Why do you think Paul goes to such lengths here to focus the Colossian Christians’ thinking onto Jesus?  Why is this important for us also?
•	What descriptions of Jesus stand out for you in this passage and why?
•	In what ways can Christians today sometimes sideline or forget about Jesus in their lives?  Do you think you are ever guilty of that?  Try to give examples.
•	‘All things were created by him and for him’ (v.16).  How should this affect the way we live our lives (e.g. the way we view our jobs, our families, our friendships)?
•	In vv.18-23 Paul describes some of the benefits Christ has won for us.  Which of these means the most to you and why?
•	‘The heart of Christianity is a person – Jesus Christ.’  How should this affect the way we think about our lives as Christians?  Pray about that.      

Colossians 1:15-23

•	Think of some of the different ways Christianity is described or defined by people today.  Is Jesus referred to in these descriptions?  If so, in what way?  If not, why not?
•	Read vv.15-23.  Why do you think Paul goes to such lengths here to focus the Colossian Christians’ thinking onto Jesus?  Why is this important for us also?
•	What descriptions of Jesus stand out for you in this passage and why?
•	In what ways can Christians today sometimes sideline or forget about Jesus in their lives?  Do you think you are ever guilty of that?  Try to give examples.
•	‘All things were created by him and for him’ (v.16).  How should this affect the way we live our lives (e.g. the way we view our jobs, our families, our friendships)?
•	In vv.18-23 Paul describes some of the benefits Christ has won for us.  Which of these means the most to you and why?
•	‘The heart of Christianity is a person – Jesus Christ.’  How should this affect the way we think about our lives as Christians?  Pray about that.      
Colossians 1:15-23

•	Think of some of the different ways Christianity is described or defined by people today.  Is Jesus referred to in these descriptions?  If so, in what way?  If not, why not?
•	Read vv.15-23.  Why do you think Paul goes to such lengths here to focus the Colossian Christians’ thinking onto Jesus?  Why is this important for us also?
•	What descriptions of Jesus stand out for you in this passage and why?
•	In what ways can Christians today sometimes sideline or forget about Jesus in their lives?  Do you think you are ever guilty of that?  Try to give examples.
•	‘All things were created by him and for him’ (v.16).  How should this affect the way we live our lives (e.g. the way we view our jobs, our families, our friendships)?
•	In vv.18-23 Paul describes some of the benefits Christ has won for us.  Which of these means the most to you and why?
•	‘The heart of Christianity is a person – Jesus Christ.’  How should this affect the way we think about our lives as Christians?  Pray about that.