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.

2. Jesus is the ______________ of the Body.

3. 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?