Read: Ephesians 1:15-23
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I grew up singing, “There is power in the blood of the Lamb!” And that is an undeniable, saving truth. But today, I want us to look past the source of redemption and focus on the sheer magnitude of the power that redemption unleashed. We chase power everywhere—solar, wind, the fuel that gets us from one place to another. We use power to light our homes and power our devices, which always seem hungry for more. But there is an ultimate power, the source of all things: the almighty, all-powerful Creator, Yahweh God!
Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:19 that we need to grasp the “immeasurable greatness of his power” that is available to us. Where did God demonstrate the true, ultimate, unrivaled measure of this power? He did so in two irrefutable acts. First, by raising Christ, His Son, from the dead . Second, by seating Him in the place of highest honor and power at the right hand of the Father .
These demonstrations of God’s power mean Jesus is the absolute authority over all things! Ephesians 1:21 reads, “Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come.” For what purpose? For the benefit of the Church. As Jesus’ Bride, His Body, His Church, we are made full and complete by His Supreme power, meaning the power that governs all things is actively working to guarantee your well-being and eternal inheritance!
In Christ, you are not only a new creation, but you have full and complete access to the highest power (authority) in the universe and the Kingdom. This is the Supremacy of Christ: Head Over All. What are you waiting for? Plug in, and power up!
Pray: Lord, send your love, send your power, send your strength.
Discussion Questions:
I. Power Over All Things (Ephesians 1:21)
- Paul emphasizes that Christ is “far above any ruler or authority or power or leader” in this world or the next. When you consider your primary sources of anxiety—whether they are political outcomes, financial crises, or unseen spiritual battles—how does the finality of Christ’s supremacy change your emotional response to these pressures?
- What specific “power” in the world do you often grant more authority to than Christ?
II. The Power of Resurrection (Ephesians 1:20)
- The immense power available to us is the same power that raised Christ from the dead. In what area of your life—a persistent habit, a broken relationship, or a deep fear—are you currently trying to operate under your own limited human strength, rather than leaning on the limitless, resurrection power that has already triumphed over death?
III. Headship for Our Benefit (Ephesians 1:22)
- God “made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.” This means that every major event, every upheaval, and every seemingly random occurrence in world history is filtered through Christ’s authority to ultimately advance the good of His people. How does this assurance challenge your instinct to feel forgotten, unprotected, or victimized by current events?
IV. Fullness and Completeness (Ephesians 1:23)
- The Church is Christ’s body, “made full and complete by Christ.” If we are already complete in Him, what are we often tempted to use or pursue—like cultural trends, massive budgets, or impressive programs—to try and “complete” the Church ourselves?
- How would shifting our focus from doing more to being filled by Him change our local ministry?
V. Personal Submission
The reality of Christ’s supremacy demands our submission. Where in your personal life—perhaps your spending habits, the content you consume, or how you use your time—do you still struggle to fully acknowledge Christ as Head, choosing instead to follow your own counsel or the advice of the world?