Colossians 3:12-17

Intro

God Chose You vs. 12a

Colossians 3:12 ESV

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

He Chose You

He Sets You Apart

You are Deeply Loved

Put on a New Heart vs. 12b

Colossians 3:12 ESV

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

Be Compassionate

Be Kind

Be Humble

Be Meek

Be patient

Forgive Each Other vs. 13

Colossians 3:13 ESV

bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Bear w/ One Another

Mark 11:25 ESV

And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Addressing Complaints

Jesus Forgives You

Let Peace Rule vs. 15

Colossians 3:15 ESV

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

Guard Your Heart

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Called to Unity

Be Thankful

Get God’s Word in You vs. 16

Colossians 3:16 ESV

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Let it Teach You

Let it Correct You

Let it lead you to Worship