The Supremacy of Jesus Christ

HEB 2:5

Hebrews 2:5–9 NLT

And furthermore, it is not angels who will control the future world we are talking about. For in one place the Scriptures say, “What are mere mortals that you should think about them, or a son of man that you should care for him? Yet for a little while you made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You gave them authority over all things.” Now when it says “all things,” it means nothing is left out. But we have not yet seen all things put under their authority. What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was given a position “a little lower than the angels”; and because he suffered death for us, he is now “crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone.

Hebrews 2:10–14 NLT

God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation. So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters. For he said to God, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.” He also said, “I will put my trust in him,” that is, “I and the children God has given me.” Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.

Heb 2:10-15

Hebrews 2:15–18 NLT

Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying. We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham. Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

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Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

The word sovereign means supreme authority.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

By faith we must accept the sovereign Christ. Because He is sovereign He does not make mistakes.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

(1) Authority in salvation. He is the only way to salvation (John 14:6; Acts 4:12).

John 14:6 NASB95

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

acts 4:1

Acts 4:12 NASB95

“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

(2) Authority in sorrow and suffering. Though we may not understand the reasons, all things are for the good of His people (Rom. 8:28)

roman 8:28

Romans 8:28 NASB95

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

(3) Authority in sickness. God does heal (Isa. 53:5).

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Isaiah 53:5 NIV84

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

(4) Authority in separation. He has conquered death. There is a time to die (Eccles. 3:2; see also Heb. 9:27)

Ecclesiastes 3:2 NASB95

A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.

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Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

I. The Personal Savior (vv. 8, 9)

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

A. Power (v. 8). God has put all things under His control. He is above all. False religions deny this. Always remember John 1:1–4. If we know Jesus, we know the Father (John 14:7).

B. Position (v. 9). “But we do see Jesus—who for awhile was a little lower than the angels—crowned now by God with glory and honor because he suffered death for us. Yes, because of God’s great kindness, Jesus tasted death for everyone in all the world” (LB).

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

II. The Pardoning Savior (vv. 10–13)

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

A. Salvation (v. 10). Through Christ’s death He brought salvation to many. He is the only way to salvation (John 10:1).

B. Sanctification (v. 11). Through Christ we have been made holy. This begins with salvation (2 Cor. 6:17; 7:1; 1 John 2:15–17).

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

III. The Practical Savior (vv. 14–18)

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

C. Singing (v. 12). Salvation brings singing (cf. Ps. 22:22; Ps. 100:2; Eph. 5:19).

D. Surrender (v. 13). God could trust Christ to do His work. This verse is a fulfillment of 2 Samuel 22:3 and Isaiah 8:18.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

C. Singing (v. 12). Salvation brings singing (cf. Ps. 22:22; Ps. 100:2; Eph. 5:19).

D. Surrender (v. 13). God could trust Christ to do His work. This verse is a fulfillment of 2 Samuel 22:3 and Isaiah 8:18.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

A. Condensation (vv. 14, 15). Christ became human. Because of this He understands human feelings (see Heb. 4:15).

B. Character (v. 16). Because He became human, He faced temptations such as we face (Matt. 4:1–11).

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

C. Concern (v. 17). He is merciful to us in our failures and sins. This mercy has brought us back to God (cf. Eph. 4:32b).

D. Care (v. 18). “For since he himself has now been through suffering and temptation, he knows what it is like when we suffer and are tempted. and he is wonderfully able to help us” (LB; see 1 Cor. 10:13).

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

Though God is above all He has given man freedom of choice. Man is free to accept or reject God.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

Note the words of our Lord to those who reject and those who accept (Mark 16:16).

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

If He forced us to accept His will, then it wouldn’t be love.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

If we neglect or reject Him there is no way of escape (Heb. 2:3). The Savior has paid the price for our salvation

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

The Savior has paid the price for our salvation and our escape from judgment.

Expository Outlines on Hebrews 3. The Sovereign Savior (Hebrews 2:8–18)

Now we must be willing to accept Him.