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Slavery and the Supreme Lordship of Jesus: Lessons for How to Live Under Human Authority

A Maturing Church

John Piper walks through Paul’s reminder that our purpose as Christians is to magnify the supreme Lordship of Christ in the way we serve the fading structures of this world.

John Piper • Oct 27, 2024 • Colossians 3:22-4:1

In This Series (12)
Understanding God's Intention for the Family of God | Colossians 3:18-21
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Nov 10, 2024
The Church We Want to Be | Colossians 3:11-17
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Nov 3, 2024
Slavery and the Supreme Lordship of Jesus: Lessons for How to Live Under Human Authority
John Piper • Oct 27, 2024
Embracing Your New Reality | Colossians 3:5-10
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Oct 20, 2024
A Secured Status: Union with Christ | Colossians 3:1-4
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Oct 6, 2024
Is Jesus Enough for You? | Colossians 2:16-23
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 29, 2024
Lessons for the Living | Colossians 2:6-15
Kylen Perry • Sep 22, 2024
A Life with No Regrets | Colossians 1:24-2:5
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 15, 2024
Rediscover the Beauty of the Gospel | Colossians 1:21-23
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 8, 2024
Seeing Jesus | Colossians 1:15-20
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 1, 2024
Four Signs of a Spiritual Life | Colossians 1:3-14
Ben Stuart • Aug 25, 2024
Hitting a Spiritual Growth Spurt | Colossians 1:1-8
Timothy "TA" Ateek • Aug 18, 2024

In This Series (12)

Understanding God's Intention for the Family of God | Colossians 3:18-21
Understanding God's Intention for the Family of God | Colossians 3:18-21

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Nov 10, 2024 • Colossians 3:18-21

The Church We Want to Be | Colossians 3:11-17
The Church We Want to Be | Colossians 3:11-17

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Nov 3, 2024 • Colossians 3:11-17

Slavery and the Supreme Lordship of Jesus: Lessons for How to Live Under Human Authority
Slavery and the Supreme Lordship of Jesus: Lessons for How to Live Under Human Authority

John Piper • Oct 27, 2024 • Colossians 3:22-4:1

Embracing Your New Reality | Colossians 3:5-10
Embracing Your New Reality | Colossians 3:5-10

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Oct 20, 2024 • Colossians 3:5-10

A Secured Status: Union with Christ | Colossians 3:1-4
A Secured Status: Union with Christ | Colossians 3:1-4

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Oct 6, 2024 • Colossians 3:1-4

Is Jesus Enough for You? | Colossians 2:16-23
Is Jesus Enough for You? | Colossians 2:16-23

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 29, 2024 • Colossians 2:16-23

Lessons for the Living | Colossians 2:6-15
Lessons for the Living | Colossians 2:6-15

Kylen Perry • Sep 22, 2024 • Colossians 2:6-15

A Life with No Regrets | Colossians 1:24-2:5
A Life with No Regrets | Colossians 1:24-2:5

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 15, 2024 • Colossians 1:24-2:5

Rediscover the Beauty of the Gospel | Colossians 1:21-23
Rediscover the Beauty of the Gospel | Colossians 1:21-23

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 8, 2024 • Colossians 1:21-23

Seeing Jesus | Colossians 1:15-20
Seeing Jesus | Colossians 1:15-20

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Sep 1, 2024 • Colossians 1:15-20

Four Signs of a Spiritual Life | Colossians 1:3-14
Four Signs of a Spiritual Life | Colossians 1:3-14

Ben Stuart • Aug 25, 2024 • Colossians 1:3-14

Hitting a Spiritual Growth Spurt | Colossians 1:1-8
Hitting a Spiritual Growth Spurt | Colossians 1:1-8

Timothy "TA" Ateek • Aug 18, 2024 • Colossians 1:1-8

Summary:

In Colossians 3:22-4:1, Paul reminds us that Christian’s purpose is to magnify the supreme Lordship of Christ in the way we serve insubordinate lordships and fading structures of this world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Who is Jesus Christ?
  • Who are the masters and slaves in light of who Jesus is?
  • What is the purpose of the life of a Christian?
  • Greater perspective on slavery in the Bible

Discussion and Application:

  • Who is Jesus Christ? Who are we in light of who He is? Encourage one another with truth from Scripture.
  • Evaluate your decisions. Is your life shaped around the authorities of today (your boss, spouse, teacher, parent, government, coach, etc.) or around the supreme Lordship of Christ? How?
  • Reflect on your heart and actions. Is your life marked by people-pleasing for your earthy authority, or hearty and sincere submission and labor to your heavenly Master?
  • What is our inheritance in Christ? How does our inheritance or fear of the Lord’s displeasure motivate you to serve Him?
  • Do you fear the displeasure of earthly authorities or revel in their rewards more than you do the Lord’s?
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