​Read all or parts of Read Colossians 1 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.

DISCUSSION: If you were going to write a letter to someone and they would read it and consider its contents, who would you send a letter to, and what would it say?

(Would you send it to a president, a movie director, an author, or perhaps a millionaire?)

STORY: How would you describe a king? What are his responsibilities and powers? A king is usually in charge of a certain group of people. He should look out for their best interest and make decisions that help His community. Unlike any earthly king who only has power over His kingdom or country, Jesus has total power and authority. While an earthly king fears the power of other countries and works to protect the livelihood of his own country, Jesus has already defeated His enemies and He has secured eternal life for all who belong to His kingdom. Jesus is the perfect King! Most of us don’t like to be told what to do or have anyone rule over us. That’s usually because we don’t trust them to be good to us or rule with a loving hand. Jesus is the perfect King because He can always be trusted to do what is best for those who follow Him. He sits on a throne with all power and authority, and He loves with an everlasting, sacrificial love. He is the King of all kings!

QUESTION: How can knowing that Jesus is King over all encourage believers?

ANSWER: Knowing Jesus is in control over everything and nothing surprises Him can help give us peace. Throughout life we will experience challenging times, but we can have peace knowing that God is in control and His good purpose will always prevail.

“For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— ⁶ yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.” 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

QUESTION: If Jesus is the King of kings, do we need to do anything to have him be king in our life?

ANSWER: While Jesus will always be the King of kings, it can be very easy to ignore this fact and put ourselves or other things as king. We have to realize we need a savior and that he is king. 

Jesus,

You are King over all creation. Help us to know You and follow You. You rule with love for those who follow You and You can be trusted to always do what is right. You are the perfect King!



AMEN