Roots and Braches week 2

Roots & Branches 

Jesus Christ is not only at the center but He’s also at the top.  

HOW DO YOU LIVE WITH JESUS CHRIST IN FIRST PLACE IN YOUR LIFE?

THANK HIM FOR MY SALVATION

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.   Colossians 1:13 - 14

Four Thanksgivings That Can Transform Your Life: 

Thank Him that He rescued us.  

… that He changed our residence.  

… that He has redeemed us.  

… that He’s forgiven us.  

BELIEVE THE TRUTH ABOUT HIM

Eight Truths About Jesus That We All Need To Know: 

He is God.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.     Colossians 1:15

He is firstborn.  

He is creator.

For by Him all things were created.  Things in heaven and things on earth.  Visible and invisible.  Whether throne or powers or rulers or authorities, all things were created by Him.     Colossians 1:16

He is owner.  

He is the sustainer.

He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.  Colossians 1:17

He is the head of the body (the church).

Jesus Christ is also the beginning of the church.

Jesus Christ is also the firstborn from the dead – our hope.