Category: Hebrews

Jesus Our High Priest

Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:1-11 In the next section of our study, the writer of Hebrews continues to consider Jesus Christ our High Priest. Jesus Christ our superior High Priest was introduced early in the Book of Hebrews. Our High Priest is merciful and faithful to make propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17 …

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Hearing God’s Voice

God’s people have had a rich historical record of God speaking with His people. During their history, God spoke to individuals and to the whole house of Israel. In this study, God’s voice is any direction from the Lord that is delivered through Scripture, the Holy Spirit’s working, or by the mouth of God. God’s …

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Jesus Christ Apostle and High Priest

Hebrews 3 notifies believers that they share the same calling as Jesus Christ, our faithful Apostle and High Priest. We should break this down. In the previous section, we were told that Jesus shared in the same things that we partake. This is the message of the identification of Christ with our humanity. He identified …

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Jesus Shared the Same

The incarnation of Christ is such an important fact that it is dealt with multiple times in Hebrews. Several reasons are given for Jesus Christ’s coming and sharing the same. Hebrews 2:14 NKJV Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same… Christ Jesus shared the …

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A Perfect Savior

The next paragraph of Hebrews 2 demonstrates the humanity of Jesus Christ and His work as the Author or Captain of our salvation. This section brings several questions to mind.  The process of salvation begins with God the Father. Hebrews 2:10 NIV84 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom …

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The Superiority of Jesus’ Word

Angels are God’s messengers who are sent to minister to those who will inherit salvation. Their word was received as a direct message from God Almighty. The things they spoke was binding, had God’s authority, and produced the result that God intended. As great as angels are, they cannot compare to the Son of God.  …

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Jesus is Exalted Above Angels

In considering the superiority of Jesus Christ, the Book of Hebrews introduces the subject of angels. The people who originally received this epistle were familiar with  angels and their ministry. From Adam throughout the New Testament, angels are seen ministering to God’s people and doing the work of God. The work of angels is fascinating …

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Jesus Christ is Superior

The Book of Hebrews opens more directly and to the point than any other Epistle. It begins without an introduction, salutation, or designation of who is writing. Some have said the conclusion is the introduction. At the conclusion of the book, the writer calls this a “word of exhortation” (13:22),  which was a type of …

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