Shadow of Christ

As the ideas of the world pressed into the church at Colossae, Paul reminded them of the true gospel. With Christ as the head, nothing needed to be added and nothing taken away. They were reminded of some specific false teachings that were leading people astray then and are still leading people astray today. Join us as we continue in the "Rooted" series and learn together how to follow the Lord and not be led into false religion.

Discussion Questions:

Icebreaker: If you had to follow one silly rule for the rest of your life (steak for every meal, only wearing one color, wearing only sweatpants, or always waking up at 10:00AM), what rule would you choose and why?

1. Read Colossians 2:19. According to verse 19, what happens when someone does not hold fast to Christ as the head?

2. Read Colossians 2:23. Paul says these practices “have an appearance of wisdom” but are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh. Why do you think external rules cannot truly change the heart?

3. What are some examples today of man-made “religious rules” that people sometimes add to the simplicity of the true gospel?

4. Why do you think people are often tempted to add something to Christ instead of resting in His sufficiency?

5. As the spiritual leader in your marriage, husbands, how can you protect yourself, your wife, and your children from being led into false teachings?