Apr 26
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- Why is the word “therefore” at the beginning of Colossians 2:16 important?
- Why did Paul tell the Colossians not to let anyone pass judgment on them? Is there ever a time for church members to judge? Is there ever a time to submit to the judgments of the church? (see 1 Corinthians 5 & 6)
- Specifically, the Colossians were not to allow anyone to pass judgment on them in questions of food and drink. What is this a reference to?
- Also, the Colossians were not to allow anyone to pass judgment on them with regard to a festival, a new moon, or Sabbaths. What is this a reference to?
- Does Colossians 2:16 teach that there is no weekly Sabbath day? What reasons did Pastor Joe give for a Sabbath day remaining under the New Covenant?
- Why did the ceremonial laws (the dietary laws and the religious calendar) of Old Covenant Israel pass away? What should we say to those who teach that they remain?
- Paul says these ceremonial laws are a shadow of the good things to come, but that the substance belongs to Christ. What is the meaning of this?
- How do you plan to apply this text to your life today?
