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The preeminence of Christ sounds like a $10 word - at least to me - but the word simply means superior. Christ is preeminent over all things but today we are taking a closer look at 5 areas of Christ’s superiority and why it practically matters in our day to day living. From hurt feelings, to tempers, to purpose, to hope, Christ’s preeminence will wow us and guide us.  Are you Encouraged by the Podcast? Consider becoming a partner and invest in SPF through a $5 monthly donation on Patreon. You get access to some exclusive dowloads and help me keep teaching biblical Truth to women across the globe. For more information go to: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful Life Hack Bathroom rugs: ditch the fluffy bathroom rugs for flat woven rugs. It will not show foot traffic and keep you from having to do laundry more often. Take a look at these bathmats from Wayfair (I literally just did a google search - we got ours at Target . . . seven years ago!) NOPE! Ditch the fluffy mats - they get matted down by foot traffic too quickly! BINGO! A flat woven mat is where it's at! Cotton washes and dries well too. The Preeminence of Christ a How it Changes Us Preeminence: The fact of surpassing all others; superior (dictionary.com) You can find the verses for these topics on the free worksheet under resources below. No 1. Christ is superior because He has always existed No 2. Christ is superior because He created all things and He created them for Himself No 3. Christ is superior because He is holy/sinless No 4. Christ is superior because He is head of the Church No. 5  Christ is superior because He had dominion over death Right belief in Christ's preeminence changes our daily living. 1. Humbles us 2. Gives us great joy (and hope) 3. Gives us perspective (with our emotions and with who we fear - God or man) Resources Free Worksheet Download a free worksheet on the preeminence of Christ. Read Scriptures and underline key words, and gather verses for your own study. Get the worksheet here: Preeminence of Christ Sermon Jam - John Piper Ligoneir article on the Sinlessness of Christ Books I love (affiliate links) Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity By Rebekah Merkle The Gospel-Centered Life: Study Guide with Leader's Notes By Robert H. Thune, Will Walker The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New By Marty Machowski