Jesus is head over all things Colossians 1

Jesus is head over all things Colossians 1: 15 - 18

JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS How do we see Jesus? �The world has many different views as to who and what Jesus was and is �The early church faced the same questions �It is vital to our faith that we have a correct view of Jesus �In these verses Paul helps us to see a magnificent view of Jesus

JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS Image and firstborn over all creation (15) �He is the image of the invisible God - image = exact representation or revelation - when the disciples looked at Jesus they saw God - if anyone saw Jesus they saw God (John 14: 9) - mankind was made in the image of God but that image was marred by sin (Genesis 1: 27) �He perfectly reveals God �He is the firstborn - this does not mean that He was created, it does not refer to chronology - it refers to status, priority (especially regarding inheritance) �He is the heir of all things

JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS By Him all things were created (16, 17) �God is the great Creator of all things �Jesus is regarded as firstborn because of what He did – He created all things �If all things were created by Jesus then He cannot have been created �Everything in heaven and earth �Visible and invisible �He has authority over every power �Created by and through Him �He sustains all things

JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS Jesus is the head of the church (18) �The church is the body of Jesus here on earth �It is Jesus’ church – not mine, yours or anyone else’s! �Church = ekklesia, an assembly of called out ones �He is indispensable to the church

JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS Jesus is the head of the church (18) �Jesus is the firstborn from the dead - He always has the pre-eminence �He is the first fruits of the mighty harvest of God �He is the new beginning through His death and resurrection

JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS LESSONS FOR TODAY �We need to have a correct view of who Jesus is �Be captured by a dazzling vision of who He truly is (see Revelation 1: 9 – 20) �Recognise the enormity of the truth that this amazing person loves you, died for you and is with you through the Holy Spirit �Have confidence in the almighty power of God who has authority over all things and every situation