Colossians 1:15 -23
October 24, 2010
Pastor Tim Greseth
“And he (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning
and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have
the supremacy.” Colossians 1:18
The Heart of the Matter
There has never been anyone like him and there never will be. He is the beginning and the end – and everything in between. For a world searching for authenticity – He is the real deal. All the world’s questions are answered in Him. Jesus Christ reigns supreme! But, why is Christ’s supremacy so important to his followers?
Christ is Supreme Because of:
His Unique Relationship.
“…the firstborn over all creation.” v. 15
His Creative Achievement.
“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” vv. 16, 17
His Unrivaled Leadership.
And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” v. 18
His Divine Nature.
“He is the image of the invisible God….” v. 15
“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him…” v.19
His Redemptive Work.
“In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” V. 14
“….and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior.” Vv. 20-21
His Transforming Power.
“But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.” v. 22
- What affect should Christ’s supremacy have upon his followers?
- How does the fact that Christ is “holding all things together” affect you?
- If Christ is the head of the body, what body part are you?
- You, like Christ, were created in the image of the Father. What family resemblance do people notice in you?
- Jesus is the universal mediator between man and his Father. To whom are you a mediator for God?
- How has God transformed your life? In what areas are you still a “work in progress”?
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