About This Message
Preaching from Colossians 1, Pastor Addison explains that calling Jesus "the firstborn of every creature" means he is both preeminent, ranking above all creation, and the redeeming one, who like a patriarch-kinsman buys back what was lost. He illustrates redemption through the story of Boaz and Ruth, showing how Jesus purchases and restores those who belong to him.
Key Takeaways
- "Firstborn" marks Jesus as supreme, not first in a created order.
- A firstborn patriarch used family wealth to redeem lost relatives.
- Boaz's redemption of Ruth pictures Christ redeeming his people.