Follow Me, Part 4: What Jesus’ Followers Wear
January 26, 2025

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Message Review

Jesus doesn’t call us to be believers or behavers; He invites us to be His followers. According to Jesus, His followers will be recognizable by what we wear. The question is, what should followers of Jesus wear. The answer is love.

Main Point: Followers of Jesus clothe themselves with love.

Scripture References: John 13:34-36; Colossians 3:12-14

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Colossians 3:1-17. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was Jesus’ original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • In what ways do the "clothes" (attitudes, actions) we wear communicate who we are or what we follow?

  • Think about people who have made a positive difference in your life. What qualities or "character clothing" do they wear?

  • Read John 13:34-35 as a group.

    • What is Jesus' main point, and how did He first love us?

    • What does it look like to love one another just as Jesus first loved us?

    • Why do you think Jesus said loving one another is the defining mark of being known and recognized as one of His followers?

  • Read Colossians 3:12-14 as a group.

    • Which of the “virtues” Paul said to clothe ourselves with is most challenging for you to "put on" daily, and why?

    • What is more natural to clothe ourselves with?

  • According to Jesus and the Apostle Paul, followers of Jesus clothe themselves with love. What are you known for "wearing" in your relationships—with family, at work or school, in church, with those who have hurt you, or in challenging situations? Answer honestly with your group for each area.

  • Go back through each relationship, and answer the following question: What does Jesus’ love for you require of you? What is one way to concentrate on this this week?

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