Introduction

As we celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus this week, let’s talk about a couple implications the resurrection has for our lives. Though we won’t read the story of the resurrection. The passage we will read provides some insight into who the resurrection proved Jesus to be. If the resurrection is true. This is what that means…

Colossians 1:15-20

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For byhim 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.

Question 1

Jesus’ resurrection proves that he is exactly who he said he is. In this passage, Paul uses the word preeminent to describe Jesus. What does it mean that Jesus is preeminent?

Question 2

A lot of us view Jesus or lives as though he is significant, but not necessarily preeminent. What’s the difference? How do you sometimes live as if Jesus is just significant, but not preeminent?

Question 3

What are some other implications of the resurrection for our lives? How does knowing that Jesus rose from the dead encourage you to live?