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

Summary

When we are in Christ, we will point to Christ in our singleness, in our marriages, and in our parenting. We have a responsibility to God to operate within His design of singleness, marriage, and parenting in order for the world to see more of Christ.

Key Takeaways:

• For those who are single, you can use your singleness to prepare your heart for marriage, encourage your married friends, and pray for those who are married.
• For those who are married, God has specific responsibilities to you as a husband or wife in order for God to use your marriage to point to Christ. (Colossians 3:18-19)
• For those who are 18 years old and younger, God calls you to obey your parents in everything for this pleases the Lord. (Colossians 3:20)
• For those who are parents, God gives you the opportunity to help your children grow in their understanding of repentance and in experiencing God’s grace. (Colossians 3:21)

Discussing and Applying the Sermon:

• If you are single, what is one step God is asking you to take in order to point others to Christ through your relationship with Him?
• For those who are married, what is one way this week you can take a step towards your spouse by pursuing Christlikeness in your marriage?
• If you are a parent, what is one way you can love your child more like Christ in how you parent them this next week?
• What are your next steps in community at Watermark to pursue healthy relationships in the current season and role you are in? Invite your community group in as you pray and process this question.