He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. - Hebrews 3:2 If we go back to the scene in Isaiah 6 as discussed a few days back, you’ll remember I said I can hear Jesus saying “Here am I send Me,” to the Father’s call. And what’s [...]
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; - Hebrews 3:1 Apostle. Not an office we associate with Jesus too often. But here in Hebrews, we see the writer calls Jesus the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. For the record, it’s the only [...]
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be [...]
"I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM." - Hebrews 2:13 NASB The main point the writer is making here in Hebrews 2:12-13 is that Jesus came and humbled Himself, and set Himself on our level. Jesus came, not a God to dazzle us with signs and wonders, but to walk as one of us. We [...]
Hebrews 1 stated in no uncertain terms, Jesus stands superior to angels in every way. In this next bit, Hebrews 2:5-8 he briefly points his lens at us. For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. But one has testified somewhere, saying, "WHAT IS MAN, THAT YOU [...]
Today, something really amazing. Grab a cup of something and settle in for a ride. You might want your Bible for this one, too. Our writer takes great care to demonstrate Jesus’ superiority. He first compares Jesus, the Word made flesh, to the written word. The angels find themselves in the crosshairs next. having become [...]
having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. - Hebrews 1:4 NASB In Hebrews 1:4 the writer finally finishes his second sentence and introduces a new topic all in two simple phrases. I’m not going to start with angels just yet. He has much to [...]
in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. - Hebrews 1:2 NASB In His consummate wisdom, and as part of His eternal plan, the Lord decided to dress His Word–His Will–in flesh. Let’s break it down: These last [...]