High School Ministry

HHBC October 28 & 29 High School Ministry

Series: Colossians Session: Paul’s final thoughts Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18 Main Point: The Gospel motivates Biblical prayer and evangelism Identities

We are Family: We believe that as redeemed believers in Christ we are a part of the family of Christ. We believe that the church is the gathering brothers and sisters in Christ, because we have all been adopted, purchased, and called into household of God. We are Servants: We believe that the ultimate servant was Jesus Christ; therefore as we are born again as Christians we are born as servants. We are made, commanded, and designed to serve one another just as Christ served us. We are Disciples: We believe that we are more than just people who know about Jesus, but that we were born again and called out to follow Jesus. None of us have yet arrived in following Him in perfection, but we all are investing in each other to follow and become the image of Christ in this world. We are Witnesses: We believe that we are not just merely following Christ, but that we have been born again to proclaim Jesus Christ both in actions and words. We are born again to live in such way that brings glory, honor, praise, and recognition to Christ. We are witnesses by being His ambassadors to the world.

INTRODUCTION:

ASK: What is the best (funniest, most elaborate) Halloween costume you have ever seen?

ASK: What is one thing you have learned from our time in Colossians?

SCRIPTURE:

READ: Colossians 4:2-6

ASK: What stands out in this passage to you? HHBC October 28 & 29 High School Ministry

ASK: Who is the audience? What does Paul’s tone (caring, angry, etc.) say about his relationship with them?

READ: Colossians 4:7-18 (Use multiple readers if possible)

ASK: Why do you think Paul brought up so many people at the end of his letter?

ASK: What is a major theme that you see in today’s passage? Heart

SAY: We are going to take a closer look at the first part of this passage.

ASK: What kind of things do you pray about?

ASK: Why does Paul put so much emphasis on prayer?

ASK: Why is being thankful in prayer important?

ASK: Who are outsiders of the Church? How do you know?

ASK: Do you ever feel nervous or guilty about the way you interact with non-Christians?

READ: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

ASK: Does the way we treat our friends in everyday life contribute to our evangelism?

GOSPEL

ASK: Can someone explain how the Gospel interacts with this passage of scripture?

READ: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

ASK: Why would considering Christ’s death on the Cross change the way we interact with people? HHBC October 28 & 29 High School Ministry

ASK: How does the Gospel change the way we treat church members?

ASK: Should we treat Christians and non-Christians the same? If so, why? If not, how should they be treated? Hands

APPLICATION

SAY: In the sermon, Craig brought up speaking to God about people (prayer) and speaking to people about God (share).

ASK: What does a healthy prayer life look like? What would have to change in your life for you to get there?

ASK: What does it look like to be ‘seasoned with salt’ (vs 6)?

ASK: How does discussing evangelism motivate us to action?