The Preeminence of Christ Jeremy Bell Colossians 1:15-20 Main Theme: Christ is preeminent over all things; He is Lord of all creation and He is Lord of all salvation. In this text notice seven times that Paul says that Christ is head over all: *Firstborn of all creation *By Him all things were created *He is before all things *In Him all things hold together He’s wanting us to see the supremacy of Christ in every corner of life! Questions for Discussion/Application *Re-read the text, Colossians 1:15-20. What initial insights and observations do you have from reading this passage? *Take a few moments, and look closely at the passage. What truths about who Christ is that we see in this passage, resonate most deeply with you? *Re-read verse 17. As an application of that verse, Jeremy mentioned “Sometimes we feel tossed around by the storms of life. But Christians can rest in the sovereign hand of Christ, who is before all things, and holds all things together.” What does it look like practically for us to rest in the sovereign hand of Christ? *When we have a “big vision” of the glory and preeminence Christ, what can that do for us practically? *In what situations are you finding yourself today where you need to really trust in the sovereign Christ who reigns over all? *Consider taking time to pray, asking God to help us by faith to behold the glory of Christ and thereby to trust him more.