6/18/2018 Jesus Is First! Colossians 1:15-20 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or ruler or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 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. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 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. First Things First! Jesus is first because Jesus is God! Colossians 1:15 & 2:9, NIV The Son is the image of the invisible God…in Christ, all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. John 14:9 , NIV Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. 1
6/18/2018 Jesus First…Universe Second! The God who came down is above creation! Colossians 1:15 & 17, NIV The Son is the image of the invisible God, the FIRSTBORN over all creation…He is before all things… “Firstborn” As a human being, Jesus was literally a “firstborn.” • [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths, and placed him in a manger. Luke 2:7, NIV As God, Jesus was figuratively the “firstborn” – • exalted as first (supreme) “over all creation.” (v.15) And I will appoint him [David] to be my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. Psalm 89:27, NIV Why “Firstborn Over All Creation”? As the original source, Jesus made everything! Colossians 1:16, NIV For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him… 2
6/18/2018 Why “Firstborn Over All Creation”? As the ultimate goal, Jesus will get the glory and title deed for everything! Colossians 1:16, NIV For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him AND FOR HIM. Why “Firstborn Over All Creation”? As the sustaining force, Jesus upholds everything! Colossians 1:17, NIV He is before all things, and IN HIM ALL THINGS HOLD TOGETHER. Reversing The Curse Jesus is also first because he is the Redeemer of fallen creation! Colossians 1:19-20, NIV For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 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. 3
6/18/2018 Joy To The World! Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her king. Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing Joy to the World! The Savior reigns Let men their tongues employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found “Firstborn From Among The Dead” Jesus is exalted as the first one to conquer death, ensuring the resurrection and eternal life of all who follow him! Colossians 1:18, NIV 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. Go Higher! Let your heart and mind soar to the One who is above all! Colossians 3:1-4, NIV Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things…your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Your attitude is affected by your altitude! 4
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