TRUTH AND TRANSFORMATION

Colossians 1:9-12

I. A LIFE ______________________ BY THE TRUTH
A. THE ANATOMY OF THE CONSUMED
1. Filled with the _________________ of God's will (v. 9a).

2. _____________ God's Word to daily life "in all spiritual wisdom and understanding" (v. 9b).

Application – How can I be consumed by Truth?
1. Make a determination to ___________ God.
• ___________________ (2 Tim. 2:15).
• ___________________ (1 Tim. 4:7).
• ___________________

2. Make a determination to ________________ God.

3. Refuse to pit __________________ and experience against one another!

II. A LIFE COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMATION
A. THE ANATOMY OF THE TRANSFORMED
1. Walking ___________________ (v. 10).

2. Bearing __________________ (v. 10).

3. Increasing in the ______________________ of God (v. 10).

4. Spiritual _____________________ (v. 11).

5. _____________________ heart (v. 12).

Application – Committing to transformation?
1. By being _________________________ by the Truth.
2. By ______________________ to the Truth.

TRUTH AND TRANSFORMATION

Colossians 1:9-12

Discussion Questions

1. When have you experienced change in your life? (Health, education, relationships, jobs, etc.) How did you navigate those seasons of change?

2. What are the two components of Paul's "dual exhaust" prayer life?

3. What are some of the changes that Paul is pleading for in Col. 1:9-12?

4. Describe some of the characteristics of a Christian who is consumed by the truth. Where do you stand in relation to Paul's prayer?

5. Why are some Christians "put off" by the truth? What needs to change?

6. Is knowledge important in the Christian life? Why or why not? Why do some Christians downplay knowledge?

7. What are some practical ways of growing in your love for the truth?

8. What are some of the marks of a transformed life? Do these marks characterize your life? What steps can you take to move in the right direction?

9. What are some practical ways to commit to spiritual transformation?

10. What role do daily devotions play in your pursuit of truth and transformation?

11. How has the Shepherd's Staff encouraged you? Challenged you? Motivated you?