Heb. 1:10-14 Sunday School

So, far we have discussed that Jesus is greater than the angels. Chapter 1 includes 7 OT citations in this major section, and last week we covered 5.

We addressed the fact that Son in v. 5 alluded to passages that spoke of the Messiah King.

We saw that all angels worship Christ both at His incarnation, but particularly now as He has been exalted.

Not only was His kingly human role detailed but we see Ps 45 mentioned and the name God associated with the “Son.”

Finally, this Son was exalted because of the zeal He had for righteousness.

Heb. 1:10-14

V.10-12

Our next OT citation comes from Ps. 102:25-27.

How does V.10 elevate Christ over angels and the rest of creation?

What do you think V. 11-12 show us about Christ?

Eternal

Immutable- God does not change

If God is immutable what are some practical implications we make?

How does the description of the present age in V. 11-12 compare to the New Heavens and Earth?

Often times when a biblical author makes reference to a text like a Psalm, it is because there are other key implications within that passage that the author wishes the reader to be aware.

This may or may not be the case with this passage, but there are some very interesting connections between Hebrews and this Psalm that are worth mentioning.

Christ’s exaltation Psalm 102:12 “But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations.”

The Renewal of Zion Psalm 102:13 “You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come.” ,Psalm 102:16 “For the Lord builds up Zion; he appears in his glory;”

Freedom from the fear of death Psalm 102:20 “to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die,”

That what was written would be fulfilled in a later generation Psalm 102:18 “Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord:”

V. 13

Psalm 110 is one of, if not the most quoted passages in the Bible. Here it is used to describe the place of the Son, and 110:4 will be used later to speak on Melchizedek.

Jesus is greater because He reigns at the right hand of the Father.

Psalm 110 “A Psalm of David. The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours. The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. He will execute judgment among the nations, filling them with corpses; he will shatter chiefs over the wide earth. He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore he will lift up his head.”

David says that God said to His Lord. Why is this passage useful for the author and for Jesus when He referenced it when speaking to Pharisees?

This passage demonstrates that all people will either submit to the King of be crushed. There is no authority that can stand against Jesus.

V. 14

When compared to all of this glory we see in Christ’s reign, it becomes abundantly clear that the angels are not to be worshipped, but they are servants. What does it mean they minister to those waiting to inherent salvation?