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Sermon Discussion Guide (for use at home this week)
Opening prayer: Thank you, Lord, for giving me rest in the best way possible; AMEN.
About Me
What are some things you’ve done to help unwind, rest, relax, recharge? Identify some positive & negatives
Into the Bible – Colossians 2:8-17
Verse 8: What does Paul warn the Colossians against? Identify 3 descriptors that Paul uses in this verse.
Verses 9-10: Human traditions imply that we are lacking. In these two verses, identify two ways that Paul demonstrates that we aren’t lacking anything.
Verses 11-12: Circumcision for God’s Old Testament people meant that a boy was brought into the nation of Israel. What is the greater truth that Paul describes for us in these verses?
Verses 13-14: What did God do with the charges that stood opposed to us?
Verses 16-17: What was the purpose of the Old Testament ceremonies & rites? Where do we find the reality?
Application
27 Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is the Lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark 2
In Sunday’s sermon, Pastor talked about the rest we find in Jesus. Name two ways that worldly rest can be good - and two ways it can be harmful, or (at the least) less than beneficial. What parallels between worldly rest & spiritual rest did Pastor talk about? How might we forfeit the rest God wants to give us?
In Sunday’s gospel reading from Mark 2, Jesus talks about the purpose of the Sabbath. What was the Old Testament Sabbath, and what was its purpose? How did the Pharisees distort this gift into an obligation?
Look at the verse above. Identify the purpose of the Sabbath. From the Colossians reading (above), where do we find true Sabbath rest? Describe two way this “rest” is in opposition to the mindset of this world (consult Colossians 2 for a few ideas, if needed).
“We should fear and love God that we … defend him, speak well of him, and take his words & actions in the kindest possible way.” How might someone’s words detract or distract from worldly, physical rest? How might words detract or distract from spiritual rest? Name a circumstance where someone’s words weighed on your mind for a long time. How did you find peace of mind?
“To the Point of Death – Jesus Gives Sabbath Rest.” Name two ways that we have forfeited the rest that Jesus gives to us. What could you do that helps make the most of the rest Jesus offers? Who do you know that needs this rest?
Jesus give rest. Write a prayer thanking Christ for rest and asking his help in bringing rest to Toledo.
Prayer: O God, you rule over all things in wisdom and kindness. Take away everything that may be harmful and give us whatever is good; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever; AMEN.
Bible Reading This Week: James 4, James 5, 1 Peter 1, 1 Peter 2, 1 Peter 3; Psalms 42-43
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