Questions for Group Discussions:

Text: Colossians 1:24-28

Theme: Suffering, Mystery, Glory, Growth

Open the Word:

1. How does Paul’s view of suffering in Colossians 1:24 challenge or change the way we think about our own hardships?

2. What does it mean that “Christ in you” is the hope of glory (Col. 1:27)? How does this shape our identity as believers?

3. Why does Paul emphasize both warning and teaching (Col. 1:28)? What happens when we neglect one or the other?

4. What does Paul mean by calling the gospel a “mystery” (Col. 1:26-27, 2:2-3)? How does this mystery impact both Jews and Gentiles?

5. What does it mean that Paul is filling up what was lacking in Christ’s afflictions? (1:24)

Open Your Lives:

1. What kinds of suffering have you experienced that could help others see Christ more clearly?

2. Where in your life do you need to mature spiritually? What’s keeping you from growing in that area?

3. Who in your life is suffering or needs to experience the presence of Jesus through you right now? How can you be intentional about showing Christ to them?

4. If Christ in you is the hope of glory, how should that shape your daily priorities and decisions?

5. When was the last time you allowed someone to warn, teach, or challenge you spiritually? How did you respond?