I love how Paul is always good at encouraging and challenging his brothers in Christ.

A walk with the Lord is not without its struggles.

We live in a world full of spiritual warfare and false teachings, as we hear Paul warning about in this passage. If we don’t warn each other of the spiritual dangers that may arise then our family in Christ is left to battle those struggles alone.

I’d encourage you to read this passage a few times and ruminate on its words.

Have you ever sugar-coated the gospel for yourself or those around you? How can you let Paul’s words change that for you today?

[Colossians 2.1-5]

2.1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. 5 For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What about this verse struck you the most

+ Why is it so important to have accountability as believers?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?