June 14, 2026
Where's The Hope? | True Hope
The church in Colossae faced cultural pressures that challenged their hope in Jesus. When Paul heard about this from prison, he wrote this hope-filled letter to encourage these new believers that Jesus is all they need. Gospel hope is true, certain, life-changing, and unstoppable.
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Colossians 1:1-8
Questions:
- In what ways have you seen our culture promote flimsy hope or discourage hope?
- Paul greets the Colossians with “grace and peace from God our Father” (v2). How easy is it for you to receive this as God’s heart toward you? And how do you reflect that to those around you?
- What is the gospel (vv 5-6)? How would you explain it to a spiritually curious friend?
- Which of the four aspects of gospel hope resonates most closely with you today? Why?
- How does our gospel hope change the way we live? What is God inviting you into this week?
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Colossians 2:8-12 - Paul warns the Colossian church not to trade the freedom found in Christ for religion or spiritual experiences. Jesus is more than enough.
Colossians 2:1-7-The way forward for the first Christians wasn't always easy. False teachers brought confusion and deception, prompting Paul to point believers back to the truth. Just as the best way to spot a counterfeit is to know the genuine article, the best way to recognize false teaching is to know Jesus.
Colossians 1:24-29-Suffering is one of life's hardest realities. We might expect that following Jesus would mean less pain, but Jesus himself suffered and made it clear that his followers would too. The good news is that our suffering is never lost on God and is never in vain.
Colossians 1:21-23 - Paul contrasts two powerful words—alienated and reconciled—to tell our story. Discover how Jesus did the work of reconciliation and why that is the heart of the Gospel.
Colossians 1:15-20 -Colossians centers on Jesus—the Creator of all things, the Sustainer of life, and the Redeemer who restores creation through love.
Colossians 1:9-14 - Paul prays not for comfort, but for deeper faith—knowing God’s will, living for Jesus, and receiving strength to persevere with hope.
