Small Group Questions - 07/06/25

Published
Above All, Pt 1 - 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"