Nov. 10, 2024

Colossians 3:12-17

Wearing Authenticity

1. A New Wardrobe (vs. 12-14)

A. A Chosen, Holy, Loved Identity - Jersey name plate

Ephesians 1:4-6

2 Peter 3:9

To reflect God’s character and to serve

Exodus 19:5-6

1 Peter 2:9-10

Deuteronomy 7:6-10

B. Clothe Yourselves

Colossians 3:12

C. Compassionate Hearts

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

D. Kindness

Romans 2:4

E. Humility

Philippians 2:8

“When we are in love with ourselves, we are prone to only listening to what we want to hear. We become more than willing to trade insight for affirmation. We want to feel good about ourselves more than we want ourselves to become good.” Erwin McManus, Uprising, 24.

”Self-love voraciously feeds itself destines us to live in the vacuum of an empty center. It’s easy to make the shift from “It’s all about me” to “I’m all I need”. McManus, Uprising, 25.

F. Meekness or Gentleness

2 Corinthians 10:1

G. Patience

Romans 2:4

Acts 7:60

H. True Reconciliation

Ephesians 4:2-3

Galatians 5:22-23

2. Who Is on the Inside? (vs. 15, 16)

A. Let the Peace of Christ Rule 15

Romans 14:19

2 Thessalonians 3:16

John 14:27

True complete harmony

B. Let the Word of Christ Dwell (v. 16)

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Colossians 1:28

C. Teaching and Admonishing

Ephesians 5:19-20

D. Thanks again

Colossians 1:3; 1:12; 2:7; 3:15; 3:16; 3:17; 4:2

3. Whatever You Do (v. 17)

Colossians 2:6

James 2:18-19

Isaiah 3:8

A. Word

B. Deed

C. Thanks again, again

Reflection:

1. What authentic quality on this list do you see in people who follow Jesus around you?

2. What quality would you like people to notice in you?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Ephesians 1:4-6

How would you explain God’s choosing as you read these verses? What purpose do the Scriptures express in choosing people?

Tuesday:

Read: Exodus 19:5-6

How does God call the people of Israel according to these verses? What does that mean?

Wednesday:

Read: 1 Peter 2:9-10

How do these verses compare to yesterday’s verses? What differences are there as you compare the verses? Allow these verses to encourage you today.

Thursday:

Read: Galatians 5:22-23

Where does the fruit come from? What part of the fruit is most lacking in your life and what part seems to come easiest?

Friday:

Read: Romans 14:19

In the current contentious atmosphere around us, have you pursued peace?

Saturday:

Read: Ephesians 5:19-20

What has been your view of singing in worship? Does your view carry with it the importance that these verses hold to be true?