1. The Pre-eminence of Christ By Mike Mazzalongo Lesson #4 Chapter 1:13-18a

2. “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

3. Important concepts: 1.Rescue 2.Domain 3.Transfer 4.Kingdom 5.Forgiveness/Redemption

4. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”

5. 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the Church

6. “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities --”

7. 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the Church

8. “-- all things have been created through Him and for Him.”

9. 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the Church

10. “He is before all things,”

11. 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the Church

12. “and in Him all things hold together.”

13. 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the Church

14. “He is also head of the body, the church;”

15. 1. Image of invisible God 2. First born of all creation 3. Power of creation 4. Purpose of creation 5. Before creation 6. Sustains creation 7. Head of the Church

16.  Divine in nature  First in rank  Before all things  Created all things  Sustains all things  Uses all things for His purpose  Head of the Church

17. THE POINT: Christ is ALL sufficient. Lessons 1. We must have a relationship with Christ 2. When we have Christ, we have everything 3. Pray in Jesus’ name

18. The Pre-eminence of Christ By Mike Mazzalongo Lesson #4 Chapter 1:13-18a