Last week we saw that God has rescued us out of darkness and placed us into the light so we might reflect Christ by bearing fruit, growing in knowledge, be strengthened by his power, and live with thankful hearts (Col. 1:3–14). That rescue changes where we stand.

This week’s message looks at who stands over that rescue: Paul’s portrait of Jesus in Colossians 1:15–23. Marveling at Christ’s person and work—his preeminence in creation, his fullness of deity, and his reconciling work on the cross—is the wellspring of the faith that allows us to reflect Him.

In short: we were rescued so we could reflect, and we reflect because we marvel at who Jesus is.

But that raises an important question: how do we truly see Jesus for who He is?