Hebrews 1

Hebrews 1

Theme: Remain Confident in Christ

1) Reasons
A) Because He is a better Person (1:1 - 4:13)
1) Than OT prophets (1:1-2)
2) Than Angels (1:3 - 2:18)

Christ is a better spokesman for God than OT prophets (1:1-2)
because He is God's Son (2a), "heir of all things" (2b),
creator [by the power of His word] (2c), "the radiance of His
[God's] glory" (3a), "the exact representation of His [God's]
nature" (3b), sustainer of all things (3c), purifier of sins
(3c), and seated "at the right hand of the Majesty on high".
The parable in Mark 12:1-11 shows how a steward should show
more regard for the words of a landlord's son (Christ), than
his servants (OT prophets).

Christ is a better messenger than Angels (1:3 - 14) because He
is God's Son (5), God in the flesh (6a), God (8a), the
righteous ruler (8b-9), eternal creator (10-12), seated at
God's right hand (13a), and ultimate victor (13b), whereas the
angels worship Christ (6b), and serve both Him and those who
will become saved (14). Galatians 3:19 indicates angels were
instrumental in revealing the OT Law to Moses. If those words
were to be respected, how much more revelation which comes
from the Son of God Himself?

The superiority of Christ to OT prophets and angels should
persuade us to heed His words and warnings, and remain confident
in Him.

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Have you heard Christ died for our sins, and God raised Him
from the dead? Did you know God saves you from hell and
gives you eternal life through faith in this finished work alone,
not your merits (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-3; Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Thess.
1:8-9)? This is so man cannot boast, and God alone gets the
glory (Eph. 2:8-9).
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