He Will Hold Me Fast

He Will Hold Me Fast

Colossians 1:15-17

NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap:

1. Does anyone have a testimony of how last week’s WORD transformed the last 7 days?

Engage: 

2. Read Colossians 1:15-17 and point out anything significant that stands out in the text.

3. Create one clear and concise statement to be the Take Home Truth of Sunday’s WORD.

Reflect: 

4. Read John 1:1-18 to supplement the preached text. What did the WORD reveal about the character of God?

5. Cynics accuse Jesus of being an egomaniac by creating all things FOR HIM. How did the message help you understand “for Him” to be a purpose that reveals His love and concern for people?

Respond: 

6. What areas of your life need to change this week in light of the WORD?

7. As the firstborn of creation, Jesus has authority over the Father’s “estate” (the world). How does his authoritative command to make disciples in all the world affect you when cultural voices pressure you to be silent (Matthew 28:18-19)?

8. The complexity and precision of the universe – along with the detailed plans of God’s control of history as revealed in Scripture, point to God’s control of all things.  “He holds ALL things together.” (V17).  Therefore, why do we sometimes struggle to believe that God is at work in our individual trials?