READ: Colossians 1:17-18
And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.

PRAY: For a growing understanding of the majesty of Jesus.

GO DEEPER
1.  Read Colossians 1:15-23. What stands out to you about this passage?

2.  Listen to the following song as a group: “All Things Together” by Andrew Peterson. (It will come up on YouTube if you search.)

3.  Look at verse 15. What does it mean that Jesus the image of the invisible God?

4.  Verse 16 says everything was created by, through and for Jesus. How does this change your view of Him when you read the gospels?

5.  How can all this wonderful knowledge about Jesus affect the way we live day to day?

6.  Why does Paul include “if indeed you continue in the faith” in verse 23?


LIFEPOINT | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
BUILDING ON CHRIST | COLOSSIANS

READ: Colossians 1:9-10 (ESV)
And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…

PRAY: These verses.

GO DEEPER

1. Read Colossians 1:3-14. What stands out to you about this passage?

2. How do you go from initial faith in Christ to bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God?

3. In verse 6 Paul says the gospel is bearing fruit and increasing in the whole world. How have you noticed this happening in our church and beyond?

4. What do you normally pray for? How does that compare to what Paul prays for in verses 9-12?

5. Take some time and pray for each person individually to be more fruitful and to become more mature in Christ.

READ: Colossians 1:1-2 (ESV)
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

PRAY: For grace to go deeper in the Scriptures.

GO DEEPER
1. Read Colossians out loud as a group. Yes, the entire book! (We suggest people take turns, reading several verses at a time.)

2. The introduction of an ancient letter typically contained three elements: the name of the sender(s), the name of the addressee(s), and a message of greeting. Identify each element at the beginning of Colossians.

3. What is the meaning and importance of each of these three items?

4. What does it mean to be a saint and faithful brother/sister? What does it mean to be “in Christ”?

5. What are some specific ways you can apply these two verses to your life?

6. Pray for the River of Life Church Family to encounter God in a powerful way as we work through Colossians.