The Resurrected Savior

Luke 24:36-49, Colossians 1:19-20

1. The Resurrected Savior brings peace (Luke 24:36-43)

2. Scripture is about Jesus (Luke 24:44-46)

3. Spread the message (Luke 24:47-49)

Before All Things

Colossians 1:17, Luke 9:28-43

1. Glory on the mountaintop (Luke 9:28-36)

2. Glory on the ground (Luke 9:37-43)

3. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together (Colossians 1:17)

All Things Created Through Him and for Him

Colossians 1:16, Luke 8:22-25

1. Obedience into a storm (Luke 8:22-23)

2. Learn(ing) who Jesus is (Luke 8:24-25)

Image of the Invisible God

Colossians 1:15, Luke 7:36-50

With power over creation, Jesus judges all and forgives those with faith.

1. Worship Jesus for whom He is  (Luke 7:36-40)

2. Worship Jesus for what He does (Luke 7:41-50)

Faith in Jesus

Colossians 4:7-18

1. The gospel incorporates us into a new people (Colossians 4:7-17)

2. Faith in Jesus gives us a hunger for his word (Colossians 4:16)

3. Faith in Jesus gives us purpose (Colossians 4:17)

4. Faith in Jesus means encouragement (Colossians 4:18)

Call on the Lord

Colossians 3:18-4:6

1. Make the Lord primary at home (Colossians 3:18-21)

2. Go to work for the Lord (Colossians 3:22-4:1)

3. Call on the Lord in prayer and speak truth in public (Colossians 4:2-6)

True Faith

Colossians 2:16-3:4

1. True faith is in Christ (Colossians 2:16-19)

2. Christ qualifies you (Colossians 2:20-23)

3. Seek the things above (Colossians 3:1-4)

Rooted

Colossians 2:1-15

1. Set your mind on Christ (Colossians 2:1-10)

2. Consider what Jesus did for you (Colossians 2:11-15)

A Life Shaped by Jesus

Colossians 1:1-14

1. Be active in the gospel (Colossians 1:1-8)

2. Pray to walk in godliness (Colossians 1:9-11)

3. In Christ: what Jesus does (Colossians 1:12-14)

“Love” and “Cross”

Romans 5:8; Colossians 2:13-15

1. But God shows His LOVE (Romans 5:8)

2. and sends a savior (the Son) to the CROSS (Colossians 2:13-15)

PRAY: A is for Ask

Matthew 7:7-11; Colossians 1:9-12

1. Ask God (Matthew 7:7-11)

2. How and for what should we ask? (Colossians 1:9-12)

Jesus: Life

Colossians 1:15-20

1. God is with us: Look at Jesus to know who God is (Colossians 1:15)

2. God is with us: Jesus creates and sustains all things (Colossians 1:16-17)

3. God is with us: Jesus is head of his church (Colossians 1:18)

4. God is with us: He made peace with us (Colossians 1:19-20)

Mighty God

Colossians 1:15-23

Why does Jesus deserve to be first priority?

1. He is God.

2. He is the Leader Over Everything.

3. He is the Reconciler.

4. You can trust Him.

Unwrapping God's Gift of Peace

Colossians 1:19-23

1. Jesus brings peace in the midst of our standoff with God.
2. Jesus brings peace through transforming our relationship and standing with God.
3. Jesus alone brings true peace because He is God.