The Reign of Christ

Weekly Christian Formation

- Question 23 *Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

- Answer. Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of sin, righteousness, and everlasting life.

- Scripture Reference. Colossians 1:21–22

DIG QUESTIONS - Pray for God’s wisdom to rightly understand the passage Questions

1. What are some things you are zealous about?

2. What about your relationship with Christ do you find yourself zealous about when you talk about him?

3. What do you think Isaiah 8:13 means in how we should fear God?

4. How has the Lord been a wonderful counselor to you in your life?

5. Can you think of examples of when Christ showed Father-like qualities in scripture?

6. Take time to pray that your anticipation for Christ's reign will grow just as our anticipation for the Christmas holiday grows as well.

Closing

- Prayer: Reserve plenty of time to pray for one another.

- Prayer Challenge: Pray that God would provide opportunities for you to share Christ with people. 

- Pray that you would make the most of every opportunity (Col 4:2-6).

**Weekly Christian Formation Questions are taken from the New City Catechism