First in All Things
Christ the image of the invisible God.
The Creator and Sustainer of the cosmos.
The big idea
In Him all things were created and in Him all things hold together.
Opening scripture
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
What does “First in All Things” walk through?
First in All Things
Colossians 1:17 · KJV
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
In plain English
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to Colossians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. The Creator and Sustainer of the cosmos. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“In Him all things were created and in Him all things hold together.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of Colossians 1:17. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of Colossians 1:17 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Colossians 1:17. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Colossians 1:17
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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