July 20, 2026
Where's The Hope? | Grow
The way forward for the first Christians had its bumps and tumbles. Not everyone who claimed to be a teacher had their story straight, and some were downright deceptive and wrong. One of the reasons Paul wrote this letter was to speak directly to the false teaching that was being introduced. They say that the best way to learn what a counterfeit bill is to handle a genuine bill over and over. Turns out, Jesus is the genuine article!
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Colossians 2:1-7
Questions:
- When was the last time you felt encouraged? What was done or said that buoyed your spirit?
- Paul’s intent in writing this letter was that the believers would be encouraged in heart, united in love and gain complete understanding through Jesus. How has Jesus actually brought encouragement, love and new understanding into your life?
- What would you identify as false teaching(s) that lead Christians astray in 2026?
- Are there good roots going deep in your life these days? How are you feeding those roots?
- How does a person ‘overflow with thanksgiving’? Is there something you or your group could do to expand thanksgiving in your lives?
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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.
Colossians 1:1-8 - Discover how Paul's letter to the Colossians reminds believers that Jesus is all we need. Gospel hope is true, certain, life-changing, and unstoppable.
Acts 28:30-31 - From a historic move to a growing future, St. Paul’s Leaskdale reflects on past crossroads and seeks God’s direction for the next chapter.
