Week 2: Redeemer GC Lesson

  • A- God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.

  • 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

  • Head: What is the scripture saying?

    The scripture in Colossians 1:15-20 is highlighting the preeminence and supremacy of Christ. It describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God, meaning He is the perfect representation and revelation of who God is. All things were created by Him and for Him, indicating His authority and centrality in creation. This passage also points out that Christ is the head of the church, the firstborn from the dead, ensuring His preeminence in everything. It emphasizes the fullness of God dwelling in Christ and how, through Him, God reconciled all things to Himself.

  • Heart: What specific truths from this passage does God want us to believe and treasure?

    *Jesus Christ is the full and perfect representation of God.

    *All things, whether seen or unseen, owe their existence to Christ, affirming His role as the Creator.

    *Jesus has supremacy over all things, including the church.

    *The fullness of God dwells in Him; He is completely divine.

    *Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, God has reconciled us and the whole creation to Himself.

  • Hands: How should the truth of God's Word in this passage prompt us to change our attitudes, priorities, or actions?

    *Attitudes: Recognize and reverence Christ's role as Creator and Sustainer, understanding that He holds everything together. This should inspire a profound sense of awe, humility, and gratitude in our hearts.

    *Priorities: Put Christ at the center of our lives, recognizing His supremacy in everything we do. This means prioritizing our relationship with Him above all else and seeking His will first.

    *Actions: Live in the reality of reconciliation, striving to be peacemakers and ambassadors for Christ. Since He has reconciled us to God, we should also seek to reconcile with others and spread the message of God's love and redemption to the world. Additionally, our lives should be a reflection of Christ's lordship, meaning we should live in obedience, worship, and continual surrender to Him.