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Firstborn Over All Creation | Daily Sabbath School Lesson Study 8 | Quarter 1 2026

   / @whisperinghope2u   Elder Vaughn Joseph, Elder Stacey Mascall, Janela Evanson In the New Testament, the terms “firstborn” and “first begotten” almost always refer to Jesus (see Luke 2:7, Rom. 8:29, Heb. 1:6, Rev. 1:5), including both occurrences in Colossians. But even when it refers to others, it does not necessarily mean the one born chronologically first. The biblical concept of the “firstborn” emphasizes the special relationship a son bears to his father, regardless of birth order. Also, there are instances of younger sons being more prominent: Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, to name a few. David, though the youngest of eight sons, is anointed king (1 Sam. 16:10–13), and through the psalmist God said, “I will make him My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth” (Ps. 89:27, NKJV). He also tells Moses, “Israel is my firstborn son” (Exod. 4:22, ESV). In this sense, then, the term connotes first in terms of preeminence. Clearly, Paul does not mean to suggest that Jesus was the first being created. In fact, he categorically excludes that possibility. Twice, in two different ways, he says Jesus created all things. They were created by Him and for Him (Col. 1:16). In both cases, Jesus is indicated as the personal agent through whom God carried out the process of Creation (see also Eph. 3:9, John 1:1–3, Rev. 4:11). Paul’s statement is as comprehensive as possible. All means all—spatially (heaven and earth), ontologically (visible and invisible), and functionally (thrones, dominions, principalities, powers). The latter terms normally refer to angelic beings (see Eph. 3:10, Eph. 6:12). As if to make sure he cannot be misunderstood, Paul also indicates that Jesus existed “before all things” (Col. 1:17). The Greek expression can mean precedence in rank as well as in time, but in every other instance in Paul’s writings, it refers to time (see, for example, 1 Cor. 2:7, Gal. 1:17, Eph. 1:4). Another reason Paul gives for Jesus’ preeminence is that “all things are held together in him” (Col. 1:17, NET). The Greek word (synistēmi) literally means “bring together” or “unite.” Jesus is the unifying factor of the universe, not only because of His role as Creator but also because He is the Redeemer. Please note no copyright infringement is intended; and we do not own or claim to own any of the original recordings in this Video. Feel Free to email me: whisperinghope8@gmail.com You can WhatsApp: 1-268-464 7508