- It isn’t often that most of us think about “spiritual warfare,” which is the subject of Paul’s writings in Colossians. How can an increased awareness of both the “visible and invisible” help us in our daily lives?
- Paul’s powerful emphasis on Jesus as “our peace” highlights his conviction that the Messiah truly is the “Prince of Peace” – the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies. How does this help us understand the nature of the peace Jesus brings?
- Does the image of a Christian, equipped as a soldier, help you imagine how God protects you from “the flaming arrows of the evil one.” How is the “gospel of peace” your footgear, your foundation?
- Being Christ’s “ambassadors” is a significant word picture. How does this image help you understand your calling as a follower of Jesus?
- Faith in Jesus is counter-cultural in our society. It calls us to live without a fixation on our own self-interest, which is what our culture values. What can you do to live this out in your daily life – in your family, your neighborhood, and your workplace?