The Angels Worship Jesus.

Worshiping the Creator: Angels and Their Response

Bible Passage: Hebrews 1:6–7

Summary: This passage highlights This passage shows us the unique nature of Jesus as the Son of God, emphasizing that angels are commanded to worship Him, showcasing His supreme authority and divinity.

Application: Understanding the worship of angels adds depth to our appreciation of Christ's glory and majesty. It invites us to examine our own worship practices and recognize the importance of reverence before God.

Teaching: This passage teaches that while angels are mighty beings, they hold a place of worship towards Jesus, which reinforces His identity as divine and worthy of our worship.

How this passage could point to Christ: In the context of the Bible as a whole, this passage affirms the pre-eminence of Christ over all creation, including angels, reminding us of His role in the divine plan of salvation.

Big Idea: Angels, although powerful, worship Jesus as the sovereign Lord, reflecting the proper order of reverence due to our Creator.

1. Angels Adore the Son

Hebrews 1:6 (ESV)

And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.”

Luke 2:8–14 (ESV)

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Matthew 24:29–31 ESV

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Revelation 5:11–12 (ESV)

Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice,

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,

to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might

and honor and glory and blessing!”

2. Subordinate Servants of Christ

Hebrews 1:7

You could underscore that verse 7 draws a contrast between the nature of angels and the divine Son. While angels are described as powerful servants, they are subordinate to the majesty of Christ. This reminds us that all creation is subject to Christ's authority. Encouraging the audience to adopt a perspective of humility and service in response to Christ’s example can deepen their worship experience, aligning them with the order that even the most potent heavenly beings obey.