Focusing Our Minds on the Real Home of Our Souls

Focusing our minds on the real home of our souls
Colossians 3: 1 – 4

Which do you like better (and why): a sunset, a star-lit sky, an air show, or fireworks?


In what way have followers of Jesus been “raised” with Jesus?


Why does Paul use the resurrection as his ground for the concept of a transformed Christian life?


How has Jesus’ resurrection begun to make things new in your life?


What are the earthly things that Paul is saying we should not make the focus of our minds?


What are the heavenly things that Paul is insisting should be our focus.


Why does he argue for this change in perspective?


What earthly things are most distracting to you in your spiritual journey?


What does Paul argue is the absolute focal point of the things that are above?


What thoughts or values or attitudes do you have that makes focusing on Jesus’ reign in heaven difficult?


In a practical sense, how can we experience this change in perspective?


In what ways have disciples metaphorically or spiritually died with Jesus?


What does it mean for our lives to be hidden in Jesus?


Why is the return of Jesus something for which every disciple should be longing?


How should these truths change the way that we view our lives?


Memorize the passage and mediate on it for one hour this week.


Be sure to review this week the other verses you have memorized as well.