The Priority of Christ

Colossians 1:15-20

The Priority of Christ

Do you ever struggle with
your priorities?


The Priority of Christ

Christ is Supreme


The Priority of Christ

Christ is Supreme
Over Creation



Relationship to God
Christ is Supreme because of His . . .

Exodus 4:22 Thus says the LORD, Israel
is my firstborn son.

Psalm 89:27 And I will make him the
firstborn, the highest of the kings of
the earth.


Firstborn of over all creation
Relationship to God

Relationship to Creation:
Creator

Christ is Supreme because of His . . .
Relationship to God

Relationship to Creation:
Creator
Goal


Christ is Supreme because of His . . .
Relationship to God

Relationship to Creation:
Creator
Goal
Sustainer


Christ is Supreme because of His . . .
The Priority of Christ

Christ is Sufficient in
Salvation


Christ is Sufficient
Supreme in the Church

Christ is Sufficient
Supreme in the Church

Supreme in Resurrection

Christ is Sufficient
Supreme in the Church

Supreme in Resurrection

Supreme in Qualification

Christ is Sufficient
Supreme in the Church

Supreme in Resurrection

Supreme in Qualification

Supreme in Salvation

So what should you do?

Demonstrate the Supremacy
of Christ in every area of
your life

Application
Right thinking about the gospel
produces right living in the
gospel

Complete in Him
Michael Barrett
Priority

The condition of being more
important than something or
someone else and therefore
coming first.
2 Questions

1. What is the number one
priority in my life?

2. What do I need to change?