This past Sunday's lesson was titled First (Colossians 1:15-23). Take time to continue studying, considering, and applying the lesson through the following questions and Scripture passages.
Read Colossians 1:15-23. What are some general observations you make from this passage? What are some questions you have regarding this passage?
How does our society view Jesus?
Consider this quote by Warren Wiersbe…
The false teachers in Colosse, like the false teachers of our own day, would not deny the importance of Jesus Christ. They would simply dethrone Him, giving Him prominence but not preeminence.
Does this quote accurately describe how many view Jesus today? What are your thoughts?
How would you describe Jesus in one word or phrase?
Read Colossians 1:13-20. How did Paul describe Christ?
How is Christ the firstborn of every creature?
What does the fact that Christ is the Creator tell us about Him?
What is the significance of Christ as the head of the body, the church?
How does God’s fullness dwell in Christ? What does this mean for us?
How did Paul explain Christ’s deity and refute Gnosticism in this passage?
Look at verses 15-17 and identify the five things which illustrate Christ's preeminence in creation.
1) He is the image of the invisible God
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Read verses 18-20. List four things which illustrate Christ's preeminence in redemption.
1) He is the head of the body, the church.
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How is our former condition described in Colossians 1:21?
Consider that the some of the false teaching which Paul was refuting through Colossians dealt with the false belief that Jesus was not a physical person but rather was an angelic spiritual being. Look through Colossians 1:15-23 and identify how Paul addressed this false belief.
Read Colossians 1:22. Identify and be reminded of the three ways God views a person who is reconciled through Jesus Christ.
Knowing these facts about Christ, what difference will it make in the way you live? How will you make Christ first in your life this week?
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