Text – Colossians 1:15-23 Title – There is no one Greater than Jesus   C.I.T. Jesus is to be preimminent in all things   Outline  

1. Jesus is Preeminent over Creation (Col 1:15-17)
2. Jesus is Preeminent in the Church (Col 1:18-20)

III.              Jesus is to be Preeminent in your Life (Col 1:21-23)

Questions for Discussion & Application

1. What was surprising, confusing, or helpful from this study of God’s Word?
2. What is the difference in trouble that you get yourself into and trouble that God leads you into?
3. How has God used trouble in your life for your development?
4. What about this passage is most comforting?
5. Why are we so quick to forget the blessings of God in our lives during times of trouble?

Questions for Discussion & Application

1. What was surprising, confusing, or helpful from this passage?
2. Why is it a great lie that God is the enemy of our happiness? How have you been tempted to believe this lie?
3. What does it mean to “open your mouth” to the Lord? How do you need to do this in your own life?
4. Are there areas where you need to repent of attitudes that have hindered you from opening your mouth wide to the Lord?   
5. How does the Lord “fill” us? How have you experienced the Lord filling you?
6. Are you taking in Christ to the degree that He offers Himself to you?
7. How is the Lord calling you to open your mouth/heart more “wide” to Him?