BE THANKFUL

(A Bible study for Thanksgiving, 2011)

Colossians 3:1-17

Key Verse 3:15-16

[15] Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. [16] Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Think about the thanks topic(s) described in vs. 1-4. What do "things above" refer to?  What does 'set' mean? How is the heart different from the mind? Why is it necessary for one to set one's heart and mind on things above?

Read vs. 5-11. What does this passage indicate about the reasons why many still live a life that is NOT thankful to Lord?

Read vs. 9-11 again explain:

1) the difference between old self vs. new self;

2) 'is being renewed' in knowledge in the image of its Creator; and

3) Christ is all, and all in all.

Read vs. 12-14 and compare the exhortations described in this passage with the ones found in vs.5-11. How are these exhortations related to the life that is thankful to the Lord?

Read vs. 15-17. What further admonitions (or conditions, if you will) can you find here for the life that is thankful to the Lord?

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