BIG IDEA: Jesus resurrected believers to a new and glorious way of living.
Get To Know Your Group: Do you decorate for holidays?
Sermon Questions:
- Why do you think many believers struggle to “put on” their new identity?
- What is the difference between receiving salvation and living it out daily?
- What does it mean to let go of identity rooted in culture, status, or background?
Scripture Discussion Questions:
Read Colossians 3:9–11
- What does it mean to take off the old self?
- Why does Paul remove distinctions like race and status?
- What identity replaces those labels?
Read Colossians 3:12–14
- What does it mean to “clothe yourself” with Christlike qualities?
- Why is love described as binding everything together?
- How does forgiveness reflect the gospel?
Read 2 Corinthians 8:9
- What does it mean that Jesus became poor for our sake?
- How does this demonstrate grace?
- What “riches” do believers receive through Christ?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for raising us to new life. Help us put to death the old self and live in Your glory. Shape us with love, humility, and grace. Amen.