The Glorious Mystery of the Gospel

What is the glorious mystery of the gospel? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds in Spencer as we look at this wonderful truth.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What comes to mind when you think of “mystery”? Read Dan. 2:17–19. How is “mystery” defined?
2. Read Col. 1:21. What does it mean to be “alienated” from God? How does this “hostility” of mind express itself today? How did it express itself in your life before becoming a Christian?
3. Read Acts 9:4. We learned today that when we suffer, Jesus suffers with us. Is this encouraging? How does this give us peace in our hardships?
4. Read Col. 1:29–2:1; 4:12. What does “struggle” mean here? What would it mean for you to “struggle” for others like Paul and Ephaphras?
5. Read Col. 1:26–28. What are the two parts of the “mystery” of the gospel? Which of these stands out to you more?
6. Read Gal. 2:20; Rom. 7:17; 1 Cor. 6:12–17; Col. 3:11. What does “Christ in you” mean in each?
7. Read Ephesians 2:11–22. How is the gospel good news for Gentiles as well as Jews?
8. What would it look like for you to live out the “mystery of the gospel” this week?