In a League of His Own

February 13, 2022 Pastor: Bill Thompson Series: The Preeminent Christ

Passage: Colossians 1:15–20

Introduction

 

Key question: Who is Jesus Christ?

 

Jesus is not merely _______________, but _______________.

 

“…that in everything he might be preeminent”

 

 

 

  1. Jesus is the ______________ Son of God. v. 15a

 

“He is the image of the invisible God”

 

 

 

  1. Jesus is the _______________ Creator. vv. 15b-17

 

“the firstborn of all creation”

 

 

 

III. Jesus is the _____________ Head of the Body.     v. 18

 

“And he is the head of the body, the church”

 

  1. Jesus is the _____________ of the Body.

 

  1. Jesus is the ______________ of the Body.

 

  1. Jesus is the ______________ of the Body.

 

 

 

  1. Jesus is the _______________ Reconciler. vv. 19-20

 

“to reconcile to himself all things”

 

 Conclusion

  

Application Questions

 

  1. Would you rank Jesus as the most influential person in history? Why?
  2. If a member of the Jehovah Witness cult told you that the phrase “the firstborn of all creation” shows that Jesus is a created being, how would you answer him?
  3. How has Jesus proven in your life that He is all-sufficient?
  4. Where does Jesus rank in your life?

 

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