Message Notes for February 19, 2023
Series: Impact
Title: God’s Work Within CtK

Colossians 1:24-29 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.

Personal Notes on building up the Body of Christ.

 What testimony impacted you the most and why?

1 Chronicles 29:12-14: Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from your hand.

Personal Notes on the meaning of stewardship.

How did you see stewardship for God’s church being lived out in those interviewed?

Family/Study Group Notes for Week of February 19, 2023
Series: Impact
Title: God’s Work Within CtK

• Read Colossians 1:24-29.  What is Paul’s heart in this passage?  Why is this so important to him?  What does it mean to steward what God has given to you?  How did his stewardship build up the body of Christ?  What does that look like for you? 

• Read Ephesians 4:14-16, Romans 12:10-13, Romans 15:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 John 3:11. Discuss these passages with your group and family.  What do each say about the building up of the Body of Christ – the Church?  Why is that aspect important?  Who is responsible for these changes and growth? What is the role of your group or family in these?

• Read 1 Chronicles 29:12-14.  What does this passage mean to you?  What does this passage say about God?  What are we to do?  How are we to feel? How does it describe our relationship with God?  How does it describe our response to God’s work in the world through us?