You're Not Who You Once Were

Feb 5, 2017

Simply Jesus”

Colossians 3:1-15

 

Live Differently . . .

• I live differently because, as a believer, I have been ____________ with Christ.

 

Which means . . .

• It changes what I _____________ and what I ___________ about.
  • _________ the things ___________ where Christ is seated.
  • _______ your __________ on things above, not on things that don’t ______.

 

• What you seek and set your mind on __________ how you live your ________ here on earth.
  • Our heart and mind should dwell on things above so that it affects how we live below. It’s as though we live in two realms:  our affections (the things we love) and our mind (the things we think on) are heavenly minded and it influences how we live our lives here on earth. 
  • So the question you need to ask and honestly answer is this: What is it that captivates my affections (desires) and my attention (think about; focus on)?
    • What does your ____________ run after?
    • What ______________ your mind?

 

Two Reasons Why I Seek and Set My Mind on Things Above . . .

1. Because I have ___________ to the things I once desired and set my mind on.
2. Because I have ____________________ to all I am, and have, ________________.

• The riches of His glory; in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
• To look with an ________________ gaze at the things of this world, when I have an all-sufficient Savior, is _______________ at best.

 

I am “hidden in Christ.”  (means I am influenced by, affected by, the person and work of Christ.)

• My _____________ have become what He desires.
• My ________________ have become what He thinks about. (Phil. 2:5)

 

So how do I keep my heart’s affections and my mind’s focus on things above? . . .

• Put to _____________ what is not of Christ. (vv. 5-11)
  • Put to death that which is not of Christ by ______________.
  • What you don’t kill will _______________ you.

 

• ______________ what is of Christ. (vv.12-15)