Small Group Questions - 07/06/25

Lean In:

• Share about a time when you won something (sports, academics, job promotion, etc)
  

Look Out:

• What are the most common views of Jesus from world religions and current American culture that you see influencing people’s life the most? 
  

Look Down: READ Colossians 1

• What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message? 
  
• What challenges, confuses, or encourages you?
  

Look In: How to Develop a Staying Faith that Continues with Christ:
Stand GROUNDED on Jesus

• Re-read Colossians 1:17-18 - What specifically stands out about Jesus in these verses? 
  
• How would you describe Jesus’ role in your everyday life?
  
• How can you tell the difference between a true and a false religion from their view of Jesus? Give examples.
  
• How do false views differ from the Biblical view of Jesus?
  
• In what ways can you ensure Jesus has first place in your life? 
  

Stay GROWING in Jesus

• Re-read Colossians 1:9-11 - What stands out in these verses? 
  
• How have the best relationships in your life grown? 
  
• What qualities exist in your healthiest earthly relationships?
  
• Would you say that your relationship with Jesus has the same healthy and growth qualities that exist in your earthly relationships?
  
• What things keep you from growing in your relationship with Jesus?
  
• Share practical things you can do to strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 
  

Start GRASPING to Jesus

• Re-read Colossians 1:24-27 - What stands out in these verses?
  
• How would you describe what it means to have a STAYING faith?
  
• Based on personal observation and/or experience, what are some of the reasons why someone has walked away from their faith? 
  
• Have you ever been tempted to “quit” on your walk with God? Share about that. 
  
• Share practical ways to build endurance in your faith by “grasping to Jesus”? 
  

Look Ahead:
Click Here for the Weekly Devotions: "Colossians: Alive in Christ"