1. finding something hidden???
Games that require
finding something hidden???

2. Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

3. “Since, then, you have been raised
with Christ….”

4. Our PRESENT supernatural life in Christ:
God has “made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions” (Eph. 2:5).
John 3:7—”You must be born again.”
2nd Corinthians 5:17– “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”

5. “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”

6. Every day is a hide-&-seek adventure looking for life.
Colossians 3:1
“Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is….Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

7. WHO IS YOUR LIFE? Colossians 3:1-2
“…set your hearts on [lit., seek] things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 [Set…implied in the Gk.] your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

8. The most time-intensive, time-consuming activities of your day: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
What might that activity look like “in Christ”?

9. “What are the “things above…where Christ is” that we should be seeking?
Christ-like character
Spiritual ministry/impact
Christ living in and through me
God’s priorities in my life
???

10. Romans 3:24— We “are justified by his grace …through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:11– “…consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:23– “…the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:1– “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:2– “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:39—Nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

11. Romans 12:5– “ we, though many, are one body in Christ…
Romans 12:5– “ we, though many, are one body in Christ….” I Corinthians 1:2– “…sanctified in Christ Jesus.” I Corinthians 1:4– “…the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus….” I Corinthians 15:22— “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” 2 Corinthian 10:20-22– “For all the promises of God find their Yes in him….21 And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, 22 and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” 2 Corinthians 2:14– “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession….”

12. 2 Corinthians 5:17— “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” 2 Corinthians 5:19– “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”  Galatians 2:4— “…our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus….” Galatians 3:14— “…so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.” Galatians 3:26— “…for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.”

13. Galatians 3:28— “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 1:3— “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Ephesians 2:5,6— “[God] made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus….”

14. Ephesians 2:10— “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works….” Ephesian 2:13— “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Ephesian 4:32— “Forgiving…as God in Christ forgave you.” Philippians 2:1— “So if there is any encouragement  in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy….” Philippians 2:5— “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus….”

15. Philippians 4:7— “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19-- “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” I Timothy 1:14— “…the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 1:1— “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus….” 2 Timothy 1:13— “...the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.”

16. 2 Timothy 2:1— “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus….” 2 Timothy 2:10— “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” I Peter 5:10— “…the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ….”

17. Has God spoken to you about something you can do differently in your daily routine to experience more of Jesus, your life?
Is there something good that is taking away from the best God wants for you?
Is God asking you to take that first step in making Jesus your life by receiving Him through faith.