Sword of the Spirit: Shared by God’s representatives

Colossians 3:16-17 | Let the message about Christ (the Word of God), in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

• What does it mean to be a representative of Jesus? Who is given this title? 

• How should God’s representatives use the Word of God according to Colossians 3?

• Why is it important to share God’s Word to teach, encourage, and counsel others? 

• When have you practiced this? What was the result? 

• When has someone done this with you? What was the result? 

• Sunday we saw that Peter and John were ready with the Sword of the Spirit when the opportunity came. 

• How can you take up the Sword of the Spirit so that you are ready to use it the way Colossians 3:16-17 directs? 

• Who will give you the right scripture and words for the situation?