Jesus is Lord Over All
Matthew 8:26-27 - "He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?' Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (NIV)
John 1:1-3 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." (NIV)
Philippians 2:9-11 - "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (NIV)
Colossians 1:15-18 - "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." (NIV)
Revelation 4:9-11 - "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.'" (NIV)
Jesus has always existed. He existed before the creation of the universe with his Father and the Holy Spirit (John 8:58). In fact, the universe was spoken into existence by Jesus (John 1:3). Everything in all creation was created by Jesus and for Jesus. Currently, everything in the universe is being held together by Jesus (Col. 1:15-18). He is Lord over all. No person, creature or being can take his ranking or title as Lord. He stands apart and alone from all others. His very nature and work declares that He is Lord over all.
As Jesus walked on this earth, he proved to the disciples and the crowds again and again that he is Lord over all creation. He set himself apart from all other teachers, religious leaders and miracle workers. When the disciples were in a storm on the lake, Jesus simply got up, rebuked the storm, and the storm died down (Mark 4:39). He showed his dominance over the physical elements. Then, when their boat reached the other side of the lake, they were met by a demonized man. Jesus showed his power over the spiritual creation by casting the demons out of the man, sending them into the pigs. The man was restored and sent as a missionary to the Decapolis region. Jesus crossed back over to the other side of the lake and was met by a crowd. He healed a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and raised a little girl from the dead. Jesus showed that he is Lord over the physical body, over sickness and even death.
Even after experiencing all of these "proofs" of Jesus' divinity, the disciples still struggled to believe that Jesus is Lord over all. They waffled between unbelief and belief much of the time. Jesus spoke to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28 NIV). Along with Thomas, we need the revelation that Jesus is Lord over all creation, including our lives.
For More Study
Thoughts and Questions for Application
Memorization
Colossians 1:15-18 - "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." (NIV)
John 1:1-3 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." (NIV)
Philippians 2:9-11 - "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (NIV)
Colossians 1:15-18 - "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." (NIV)
Revelation 4:9-11 - "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.'" (NIV)
Jesus has always existed. He existed before the creation of the universe with his Father and the Holy Spirit (John 8:58). In fact, the universe was spoken into existence by Jesus (John 1:3). Everything in all creation was created by Jesus and for Jesus. Currently, everything in the universe is being held together by Jesus (Col. 1:15-18). He is Lord over all. No person, creature or being can take his ranking or title as Lord. He stands apart and alone from all others. His very nature and work declares that He is Lord over all.
As Jesus walked on this earth, he proved to the disciples and the crowds again and again that he is Lord over all creation. He set himself apart from all other teachers, religious leaders and miracle workers. When the disciples were in a storm on the lake, Jesus simply got up, rebuked the storm, and the storm died down (Mark 4:39). He showed his dominance over the physical elements. Then, when their boat reached the other side of the lake, they were met by a demonized man. Jesus showed his power over the spiritual creation by casting the demons out of the man, sending them into the pigs. The man was restored and sent as a missionary to the Decapolis region. Jesus crossed back over to the other side of the lake and was met by a crowd. He healed a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and raised a little girl from the dead. Jesus showed that he is Lord over the physical body, over sickness and even death.
Even after experiencing all of these "proofs" of Jesus' divinity, the disciples still struggled to believe that Jesus is Lord over all. They waffled between unbelief and belief much of the time. Jesus spoke to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28 NIV). Along with Thomas, we need the revelation that Jesus is Lord over all creation, including our lives.
For More Study
- Mark 4:35 - 6:13
- John 20:24-31
- Colossians 1:15-23
- Revelation 4-5
Thoughts and Questions for Application
- Is there any part of the universe that Jesus is not Lord of? Does it seem that Jesus is Lord over all? Why or why not?
- Is it difficult to believe that Jesus is in control of a certain area of your life? Do you wrestle with believing in his power?
- Do you need more proof, like Thomas, that Jesus is really Lord? Does Jesus want us to keep asking for proof or just to believe?
Memorization
Colossians 1:15-18 - "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." (NIV)
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