What key terms are repeated in Colossians 1:15-20? (Eg. He is, all things, through Him)
What characteristics regarding the deity of Christ is highlighted in this passage? (Colossians 1:15-20)
What aspects of creation do we observe in verse 16-17? (Colossians 1:16-17)
How is Jesus illustrated in relation to the church in verse 18 and why? (Colossians 1:18)
Who was “pleased” to dwell in Christ according to verse 19. Also observe how & why? (Colossians 1:19-20)
How is the “reconciliation of all things” and “making peace” made possible? (Colossians 1:20)
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
What does it mean that Jesus is "the image of the invisible God" (v. 15)? (Colossians 1:15)
How does the phrase “first born of all creation" point to the deity & preeminence of Christ, rather than suggesting that He was a created being ? (Colossians 1:15-17)
What is the significance of Jesus being the “head of the body” and the "firstborn from the dead" ? (Colossians 1:18)
What truth about Christ is established by God's fullness dwelling in Him? (Colossians 1:19)
What is the impact of Christ's reconciling work on the sinner's relationship with God? (Colossians 1:20)
APPLICATION
What will I do?
how should this passage shape our understanding of God and our worship to Him?
Knowing that all things were created through & for Christ, how does this change our perspective on life?
Since Christ is the head of the church, His body, how are we as members called to serve it?
Is Christ preeminent in your life?
How does the truth of Jesus' reconciling work, impact our understanding of sin, forgiveness, and peace with God?
