"Pursue" Message 5-3-20

Point:  We cannot know God if we refuse to listen to Him, nor will we understand the life He created us to live if we choose not to hear from Him.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; Psalm 119:9-16

Questions: 

1. Read Colossians 3:1-4 and Psalm 119:9-16. What does it look like to “set your mind on things that are above”?

2. Why do you think it’s so hard for people to read God’s word? Explain.

3. Why do so many people allow “the preacher” to do all the heavy lifting of reading and understanding God’s Word? What problems does this create?

4. What is necessary for someone to become a student of God’s word or even have interest in reading it continually?

5. What are some practical ways to make reading the Word a habit? What keeps you in the Word? What keeps you away?