Introduction

In this powerful message, Pastor Paul Durbin unpacks what it truly means to be “raised with Christ.” Using the final word in our four-part journey (Repent, Faith, Buried, and now Raised), Paul walks us through a personal and deeply scriptural understanding of our new identity in Christ. Through heartfelt stories and solid Bible truth, we explore each letter in the word RAISED: Relationship, Authority, Inheritance, Sainthood, Embark on Mission, and Disciple Others. You weren’t just saved from something—you’ve been raised for something.

📌 Study Guide Tips

• You don’t need to do every section—use what fits your group or season.
• Let the Spirit highlight where to slow down and engage.
• For the greatest impact, invite a few others to go through it with you.

⌘ Space to Belong (Icebreaker)

What’s the most surprising or beautiful color you’ve ever seen in nature?

⌘ Space to Believe (Scripture Focus)

Main Scripture:

"For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead."—Colossians 2:12 (NLT)

And:

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.”—Ephesians 1:18–19 (NIV)

📖 Context: Paul is writing to spirit-filled churches who still need help seeing what’s already true about them through Jesus—like putting on colorblind glasses and finally seeing red.

Questions:

• What stands out to you in this passage? Is there anything new for you to believe or obey?
• What does it mean to you that you’ve been “raised to new life”?
• Why do you think Paul had to pray that their hearts would be enlightened, even though they already believed?

⌘ Space to Become (Application)