Please pray for understanding and answer the following questions.
1. After reading Colossians 2:16, Read Romans 14:1-13. Do you think these verses are talking about the same issue? If so, what things can this passage (teaching/mentality) be applied to today, and what things does it NOT apply to?
2. List at least three items (either foods, drinks, festivals or sabbaths from the Scriptures) that are a shadows of Christ, and explain how Christ fulfilled each.
3. As we get closer and closer to the end times, more and more false prophets and false teachers will arise. Look deep into verses 18 & 19, and explain which characteristics we can watch out for that will expose a false prophet or teacher.
4. In verse 19, what do you think the ligaments and tendons refer to metaphorically? In what ways does the fact that “God causes the growth in his Body” give us confidence in church life. Eph. 4:15, 16
