Dear Brethren,

MEDITATION

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Colossians 1:15-16

OBSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION

1. He (Jesus Christ) is the image of the invisible God

a. The word “image” means

i. Likeness

ii. Statue

iii. Representation

b. Jesus Christ represents God

i. In being

ii. In character

c. He is the God in flesh

2. He is the firstborn over all creation

a. The word “firstborn” refers to

i. The supremacy of the Lord Jesus over all the creations of God

ii. The Lord Jesus’ being the firstbegotten Son of God

iii. We who believe in Christ Jesus too are begotten by God (1 John 5:1)

3. For by Him all things were created…

a. Why is Jesus Christ the firstborn over all creation?

b. Because

i. He is the One by whom all things were created

ii. All things were created through Him and for Him

APPLICATION TO LIFE AND MINISTRY

1. Let us appreciate the Lord Jesus for who He really is
2. Let us be committed to promoting this knowledge of the Lord Jesus

Prayerfully

Tomas Zatel