Discussion Questions

Sermon Overview

If you have been joined to Christ, live out this new reality.

(1-4) Grounded Command: Shift your gaze because you are joined to Christ

(5-11) Shift your gaze by putting your old, earthly self to death.

(12-15) Shift your gaze by putting on godliness

Digging Deeper

1. This passage commands us to shift our gaze to things above. What does your gaze tend to settle on (or what do you tend to focus on) that you need to shift it away from?

2. Quietly reflect on the sins in verses 5, 8-9. Are there any you continue to struggle with and hope to change?

3. What would you say to a Christian who looks at these commands and says, "But that’s just the way I am!” (i.e., “I just have a short fuse”)?

4. None of us - even the most mature Christians - properly shift our gaze away from the world all the time. When we fail, where can we find encouragement?

5. God expects us to live out our Christian reality in community. What ways can you engage with your church and Gospel Community to help you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus?

6. Which of the traits of godliness in verses 12-15 do you need to “put on” and let into your life more (or shift your gaze to)?

Prayer