Jesus>Angels - Hebrews 1

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. Hebrews 1:1-2

The entire book of Hebrews was written to encourage new Jewish converts to Christianity. If you can imagine….Jews were used to worshipping in temples and now, were worshipping in homes. Jews had been God’s chosen people…now they were sharing Christ with Gentiles, the common man. As these Jewish Christians are now struggling with everything that makes up Christianity, they needed some reminders….and the book of Hebrews is the Father (via the Holy Spirit) reminding us what the Son is all about.

The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. Hebrews 1:3-4

Jews slip back to Judaism, and misplacement of Jesus as some other being…..less than God was occurring. The writer of Hebrews is reminding of the power of the word of Jesus….to heal the sick, make the dead came to life…and the most powerful word in their day and ours….to forgive sin. Only God can forgive sin.

Jesus position at the right hand was important. It represents favored status and superiority to other beings/angels who were believed to live in the presence of God.

Just FYI…..Hebrews is going to be “meaty” by comparison to what we have been reading. If we understand the audience, who were so well versed in the Old Testament, many references will be made to OT prophecies, verses, and stories. So read along, use commentaries, hang in there and ask questions.