What clothes do you put on when you are cold?
What clothes do you put on when you are hot?
What clothes do you put on when you are going out to eat?
What clothes do you put on when you go to work?
What clothes do you put on when you lounge around the house?
What clothes do you put on when you want to grow spiritually?
Read Romans 13:4.
Putting on clothes can't help us grow spiritually, but putting on Christ is the secret to spiritual growth. What do you think it means to "put on Christ?"
Read Colossians 2:6-7. Being "in Him" is the same idea as "putting on Christ" or being "clothed with Christ". In these verses, Paul gives three pictures to help us understand what it means to be "in Christ".
What do you think it means to "walk in Him"?
Read Matthew 7:13, Proverbs 3:6, and Psalm 119:105. What do these verses teach about the path we choose to walk through life?
How would your next steps in life change if your greatest priority was to imitate Jesus?
What do you think it means to be "rooted in Him"?
Read Psalm 1:1-3, John 15:5, and Galatians 5:22-23. What do these verses teach about roots, branches, and fruit?
If you allow Jesus to be the primary source of authority in your life, what kind of fruit should your life be bearing?
What do you think it means to be "built up in Him"?
Read Matthew 7:24-27 and 1 Corinthians 3:11-13. What do these verses teach about the foundation of our life?
If Jesus is the foundation of your life, how should that impact what you think? How should it impact what you say? How should it impact the way you treat and talk about others?
Which of these areas is most challenging for you?
- Walking Jesus' path?
- Being rooted in Jesus?
- Allowing Jesus to be your foundation?
What is your next step?
How can this group pray for you?
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