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Hebrews. Hebrews 1:1-3 The whole letter in summary The preeminence and superiority of Christ To everything Hebrews had ever known and believed Jesus Christ a superior voice to the prophets A last and complete voice—by a SON God’s Final Word Appointed heir--Matthew 21:33-44
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Hebrews • Hebrews 1:1-3 • The whole letter in summary • The preeminence and superiority of Christ • To everything Hebrews had ever known and believed • Jesus Christ a superior voice to the prophets • A last and complete voice—by a SON • God’s Final Word • Appointed heir--Matthew 21:33-44 • Not only speaking now but in creation has spoken from the beginning
His is the radiance of God’s glory • His exact representation of God’s nature • His power to sustain all things • His sacrifice for sin • His exaltation—sitting with His Father
Hebrew OT view of angels • Genesis 19; 21:17-20 • Exodus 11 • Isaiah 37:36 • 1 Kings 19:5-7; 2 Kings 6:17 • Daniel 3; 6; 8:16; 9:21; 10:10 • Acts 7:51-53 • Galatians 3:19 • Col. 2:18
1:4-14 • Jesus now better than angels, first by name • The Lord says “My begotten son” • Again “Father to Him, Son to Me” • Greater by worship • Let all angels worship Him • The Father’s view of angels • Messenger Winds and Ministers of fire • Created by Christ Jesus
The Father’s View of Jesus Christ • Thy Throne, O God—deity • His kingdom scepter is one of righteousness • O Lord, Creator God • Your creation—earth and heavens • Will perish • Will become old like all garments do • Rolled up like a mantle • Changed like a garment
Jesus Christ—Forever the same • Years never ending—eternal existence • Served by the Father • Making His enemies a footstool • Yet angels • Ministers to those inheriting salvation