Short Bible Study with me about Colossians 3:1-2
Introduction
Have you ever felt the need for a taste of spiritual elevation, for a fresh vision of God’s purpose for your life? As we navigate through life, we often encounter moments where it’s easy to lose sight of our celestial perspective. This Bible study will direct your thoughts and your spirit to focus on the things that truly matter and draw you closer to the heart of God. Walk with us as we dive into the Colossians’ revelation for a transformative journey.
Looking to our Creator for a fresh perspective not only empowers but illuminates our path in this earthly life. So, come, let’s delve into the mysteries of His word and gain a renewed revelation of our heavenly position.
Bible Verse
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:1-2.
Meaning
This verse in Colossians urges us to shift our focus from the earthly, temporal perspective to the heavenly perspective where true life resides. When we believe in Christ and accept Him into our lives, we share in His resurrection. This new life pushes us to a higher consciousness that keeps us in touch with spiritual realities rather than earthly distractions.
Just as Christ is seated at the right hand of God, we are also positioned with Him in the heavenly realms. The things “above” signify the realities of our spiritual life, especially our union with Christ. We are called to set our minds on these things, to deliberate, contemplate, and usher in these spiritual realities into our day-to-day life.
This does not imply a complete disregard for the earth. Instead, it emphasizes recognizing our identity in Christ, which changes the lens through which we view our earthly existence. Shaping our thoughts and actions around this eternal perspective gives us heavenly wisdom to impact the world around us positively.
Actions to Take
- Practice daily moments of meditation where you intentionally shift your focus to spiritual realities.
- Through prayer and Bible study, explore deeper revelations about your identity in Christ.
- Act out of heavenly wisdom in your dealings with others.
- Redirect negative thoughts and attitudes by meditating on God’s Word.
- As you go about each day, ask yourself – “Am I seeking the ‘things above’ right now?”
Journal Prompts
- Reflect on areas in your life where you have focused more on earthly than heavenly things. How can you change this?
- If you were to “seek things above” more intentionally in your life, what might that look like?
- Write about a time when you have experienced the power of shifting your focus to spiritual realities.
- Describe how understanding your heavenly position has altered your perspective on the challenges you face.
Prayer
Lord, guide me in my journey to view life through Your heavenly lens. Allow my thoughts to become reflections of Your wisdom, my actions drawn by Your divine love. As I navigate through my earthly life, let my heart always seek the things above where You sit, raining righteousness. Mold me, shape me, use me, for I was raised with Christ and live in Him. In Jesus Christ’s name, I pray. Amen.
Social Posts
- Don’t just live for the moment; live with the eternal perspective. #SeekThingsAbove #Colossians3
- Your perspective changes when you start focusing on the eternal. #RaisedWithChrist #FocusOnGod
- What are you setting your mind on today? Earthly things or heavenly things? Choose wisely. #ChooseGod #EternalPerspective
- “Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God” – Col. 3:1 #TruthForToday #FocusOnEternity
Conclusion
As we’ve seen, the simple act of shifting our focus to the heavenly perspective can bring about a powerful transformation in our lives. It alters the way we view our challenges, the way we interact with others, and the way we view ourselves. More than anything, it draws us into a deeper relationship with our Creator.
It’s truly a joy to share in this journey of discovering God’s transformative word. We pray that this study has encouraged you to actively seek and focus on the things above. To continue delving into treasures of His word with us, join us for more enriching and reviving studies at BGodInspired.com.
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Q&A about Colossians 3:1-2
Question: What does Colossians 3:1-2 encourage believers to set their hearts and minds on?
Answer: Colossians 3:1-2 encourages believers to set their hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things since they have been raised with Christ.
