Colossians 1:15-20

(1) Jesus

God to us (15a).

Jesus is a “

” of God.

(2) Jesus is

over all creation (15b).

“Firstborn,” means

, he has priority over, and authority over all creation.

REASONS JESUS IS PREEMINENT:

(a) Jesus

(16).
“In him…through him…for him.

(b) Jesus

(17).

(c) Jesus is also

over our spiritual lives (18).

Three Reasons why Jesus is preeminent over our spiritual lives:

(a) He is the first to be

.

(b) He is supreme

.

(c) He

to God (19-20).

Imp/Applications:

1. Reveal Answer
   .
2. Since he is first and foremost in everything, he alone is
   Reveal Answer
   .
3. It’s reasonable to
   Reveal Answer
   him.
4. It’s reasonable to find
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   and seek
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   in him.
5. Reveal Answer
   .