Bible Focus:
Colossians 1:18; Genesis 1:1; Romans 6:3–4
Summary:
In Scripture, the words for “head” and “beginning” are closely connected.
“Beginning” points to source, origin, and initiator.
Jesus is called the beginning because He is the Creator of all things.
As Creator, He existed before everything and brought all things into being.
He is also the beginning of the church because He founded and sustains it.
Christ’s authority as Head flows from His role as Creator and Initiator.
Through His resurrection, Jesus became the initiator of the new creation.
His victory over death proves His victory over sin.
As the firstborn from the dead, He holds preeminence in resurrection life.
His resurrection guarantees the future resurrection of all who trust Him.
Without Christ’s resurrection, there would be no hope of eternal life.
Paul presents many reasons for Christ’s supremacy.
He perfectly reveals the invisible God.
He created all things and existed before all things.
He sustains creation and unites it in Himself.
He is Head of the church and source of its life.
He conquered sin and death and gives new life to believers.
Because of all this, Christ deserves first place in every area of life.
Question:
- Why is Jesus called the “beginning”?
Answer:
- Because He is the Creator, the source of the church, and the initiator of the new creation through His resurrection.
Reflection:
- What must change in your priorities so Christ truly has first place in your life?
Takeaway:
- Give Christ first place, for He is the source of creation, redemption, and new life.