Superior to Angels
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God speaks - 1:1-2
God speaks - 1:1-2
Long ago in the prophets
Long ago in the prophets
“For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.
Many portions (fragments, in parts)
Many ways (various methods - speech, visions, signs, actions)
These last days in His Son
These last days in His Son
Appointed heir of all things
Made the world
Nature of the Son - 1:3-4
Nature of the Son - 1:3-4
Radiance of His glory (brilliance)
Exact image (character)
Upholds all things by the word of His power
More excellent name than the angels (Son)
Honor - 1:5-14
Honor - 1:5-14
Not given to angels
Not given to angels
Not called “Son” - Psa 2:7; 2 Sam 7:14
I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men,
Not objects of worship - Col 2:18; Deut 32:43 (LXX); Psa 104:4
Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
Rejoice, ye heavens, with him, and let all the angels of God worship him; rejoice ye Gentiles, with his people, and let all the sons of God strengthen themselves in him, for he will avenge the blood of his sons, and he will render vengeance, and recompense justice to his enemies, and will reward them that hate him; and the Lord shall purge the land of his people.
he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire.
Given to the Son
Given to the Son
Eternal throne - Psa 45:6-7; 102:25-27
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but you are the same, and your years have no end.
Sit at the right hand of God - Psa 110:1
The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”
Questions for Chapter 2
Questions for Chapter 2
How had the audience for this writing received the word of salvation?
What was not yet subjected to the Christ at the time of this writing?
Why was it fitting (appropriate) to perfect Jesus through suffering?
Why was it necessary for Jesus to become human?