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Colossians 1:15-23 Christ’s Supremacy

Who do you think most people believe Jesus Christ to be?

He was a liar. He knew he wasn’t God’s son but said he was.

He was a lunatic. He thought he was God’s son, but he was not.

He was LORD. He was God’s son and He said so.

He never existed. Broken people just made him up.

He was a prophet. He brought God’s message to this world.

He was a teacher. He taught morality, peace, and love.

Why do you think people have issues with Jesus? Who do you think Jesus is and why? What is the most impressive truth in this passage?

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. (15)

Christ existed before anything was created. (15)

Christ is supreme over all creation. (15)

Through Christ, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. (16)

Christ made the things we can’t see—such as the thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. (16)

Everything was created by Christ for Christ. (16)

He holds all creation together. (17)

Christ is the head of the church. (18)

Christ is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. (18)

All of God’s fullness lived in Christ. (19)

Through Christ, God reconciled everything to Himself. (19)

God made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by Christ’s blood on the cross. (20)

Rank your top three. Why did you pick these three? How does this counter what people think about Christ?

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Colossians 1:15-23 Christ Supremacy

What of these truths is the most powerful?

You were God’s enemy, separated from Him by your evil thoughts and actions. (21)

God has reconciled Himself to you through the death of Christ in his physical body. (22)

God has brought you into His presence. (22)

You are holy and blameless as you stand before Him without a single fault. (22)

Do you think anyone can go from being God’s enemy to stand before Him holy and blameless? Do you think God can forgive you of all your evil thoughts and actions? Explain. What separates Jesus from all other religious leaders?

Which command do you like the most?

Continue to believe the truth by standing firm in it. (23)

Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. (23)

Is it hard for you to stand in the truth? Explain. What causes you to drift away from Good News?

Which quote is your favorite quote?

Christ’s supremacy is not a threat to our freedom, but the very source of our liberation. Timothy Keller

Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of all human longing and the true answer to our deepest needs. Max Lucado

Christ’s supremacy means that He is the rightful ruler over our hearts, minds, and every aspect of our lives. John Stott

Christ’s supremacy is a beacon of hope in a world filled with uncertainty, pointing us to the unchanging truth and eternal security found in Him. Mancy De Moss

Jesus Christ is not only our Savior but also the perfect example of love, humility, and sacrificial service. Rick Warren

The supremacy of Christ compels us to live in radical obedience and surrender to His will, for He is worthy of all honor and praise. Matt Chandler

Which words in these quotes capture your soul? Why? BeOne2MakeOne

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