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Something Nothing 06: “Honest to God”Colossians 2:1-15Goal: If we are truly honest with our self, our arguments against God came after our decision NOT to WANT Him.IcebreakerOk. Be honest. Who among you was a “difficult child”? Any unruly teenagers among you?When arguing with Mom and Dad, were you trying to reveal truth or trying to get your way?Introduction: (Get the conversation started)Have someone pray out loud for your group and your time together.In the message Mike said, “Very few of us are on a truth-quest. Most of us are on a convenience-quest.” Do you agree? Explain.Talk about a time when you admitted you were wrong about something. How difficult was it for you to change your mind? What happened to cause that change?If God exists, then we’re guilty, accountable, and wrong. To what extent has that idea been a barrier to you having a relationship with God?Discussion: (Digging into the sermon)We all want to be masters of our own destinies. We all want to feel like we are in control of our lives. The idea of autonomy is attractive. It makes life feel ordered and predictable. But our desire for autonomy can stand in the way of faith. One of the biggest barriers to belief in God is that we don’t WANT to believe, not that we CAN’T or just DON’T.Read Romans 5:6–8. What do these verses say about God’s character? Are they difficult for you to believe? Why or why not?Read Colossians 2:1-5. How would you define “full riches of complete understanding”? What is Paul saying we gain in Christ?Read vv.6-8. What kinds of “hollow arguments” exist today in our culture?Read vv.9-12. According to Paul, what do we gain “in Christ”?Read vv.13-15. What do we gain by being freed from the Law?Closing PrayerHave 1 or 2 people in the group pray thanking God for His mercy and grace. ................
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