Fusion: week of 9/1

FAMILY THEME: LORDSHIP OF CHRIST

Colossians 1:9-23

Our view of Jesus Christ affects everything else in life. When we

see Him as worthy of all praise and devotion, we are motivated

to please Him.

1.  Our Lives Should Be Marked by Faithful and Fruitful Living

     (Colossians 1:9-14)

     In order to glorify God, our lives should be marked by

     fruitful good works and an increasing understanding of

     God and His will.

 
2.  We Love and Serve the One Who is Preeminent Over All

     (Colossians 1:15-20)

     We worship and work for Jesus because He is God the

     Creator, Sustainer, and Savior of the universe.

     

3.  The Preeminent Christ Reconciled Us to God by His Death

     (Colossians 1:21-23)

     While our wicked works made us God's enemies, Christ's

     reconciling death made us saints.