1. Jesus is head over all things
Colossians 1:

2. JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS
How do we see Jesus?
The world has many different views as to who and what Jesus was and is
The early church faced the same questions
It is vital to our faith that we have a correct view of Jesus
In these verses Paul helps us to see a magnificent view of Jesus

3. JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS
Image and firstborn over all creation (15)
He is the image of the invisible God
- image = exact representation or revelation
- when the disciples looked at Jesus they saw God
- if anyone saw Jesus they saw God (John 14:9)
- mankind was made in the image of God but that image was marred by sin (Genesis 1:27)
He perfectly reveals God
He is the firstborn
- this does not mean that He was created, it does not refer to chronology
- it refers to status, priority (especially regarding inheritance)
He is the heir of all things

4. JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS
By Him all things were created (16, 17)
God is the great Creator of all things
Jesus is regarded as firstborn because of what He did – He created all things
If all things were created by Jesus then He cannot have been created
Everything in heaven and earth
Visible and invisible
He has authority over every power
Created by and through Him
He sustains all things

5. JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS
Jesus is the head of the church (18)
The church is the body of Jesus here on earth
It is Jesus’ church – not mine, yours or anyone else’s!
Church = ekklesia, an assembly of called out ones
He is indispensable to the church

6. JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS
Jesus is the head of the church (18)
Jesus is the firstborn from the dead - He always has the pre-eminence
He is the first fruits of the mighty harvest of God
He is the new beginning through His death and resurrection

7. JESUS IS HEAD OVER ALL THINGS
LESSONS FOR TODAY
We need to have a correct view of who Jesus is
Be captured by a dazzling vision of who He truly is (see Revelation 1:9 – 20)
Recognise the enormity of the truth that this amazing person loves you, died for you and is with you through the Holy Spirit
Have confidence in the almighty power of God who has authority over all things and every situation