Guest speaker John Piper, Senior Teacher and Founder of Desiring God, 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.

// SUMMARY
In Colossians 3:22-4:1, Paul reminds us that the 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

// APPLICATION QUESTIONS
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?