Hebrews 2_9-18 Our Perfect Saviour

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Biblical:

NAU Hebrews 2:9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying, "I WILL PROCLAIM YOUR NAME TO MY BRETHREN, IN THE MIDST OF THE CONGREGATION I WILL SING YOUR PRAISE." 13 And again, "I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM." And again, "BEHOLD, I AND THE CHILDREN WHOM GOD HAS GIVEN ME." 14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. 17 Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.

Personal:

Bridge:

The Perfect Plan….
Our Perfect Saviour

Body:

Born to Die:

NAU Hebrews 2:9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

Jesus came… as fully God but also…
Gal 4:4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons….
But also as a child… fully human Luke 2:12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Child dedication service… we thank God for all the potential!!
Jesus is the perfect sacrifice…

Fully human
Fully God
… it is not an easy concept for fragile human beings to understand… the Jesus was Born to Die..

In Acts Paul needed to explain… Acts 17: 2 And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ."
Sounds like a great plan…

The world is need of a Saviour
God supplies Himself as the answer
The death was brutal…
Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour,
Phi 2: 8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

1 Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.
Death… Rom 6:8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.

Jesus Christ our Perfect Saviour … Born to Die

Our Salvation Author

10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings.

One thing to know…
Another thing to know through experience!! (Dog Bite)
Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. 9 And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation
Author… understands the characters
Author… understands the plot
Author… created the opportunity for redemption!!
John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.
Gave us hope that we did not have
Gave us the promise of life!
Christ’s humanity… his temptation, his suffering…
Jesus Christ our Perfect Saviour… Our Salvation’s Author!

Our Sanctifier

11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying, "I WILL PROCLAIM YOUR NAME TO MY BRETHREN, IN THE MIDST OF THE CONGREGATION I WILL SING YOUR PRAISE." 13 And again, "I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM." And again, "BEHOLD, I AND THE CHILDREN WHOM GOD HAS GIVEN ME."

We need to be cleansed…

(Office… Just through a match in… woof!)
God knows… intimate with his creation…
Has been offended…
He doesn’t just SMOKE us…
He cleanses us…. Sanctifies us… He wants us close… just no B.O. (S.O.)… stench of sin

2 Corinthians 5:21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
We wallow in the mud of life…

our world is a pig pen of sin

TV Commercials
Internet Websites
Water-cooler conversations

We need a good cleansing…
It is like working in a coal mine…

We are truly eaten away and completely deficient apart form Christ…
Colossians 2:10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;
Jesus died the death of shame to cleanse us… He made it complete and eternal and our hope in His resurrection.
When we stand with Christ we stand blameless… holy and sanctified… before the Father….
Jesus Christ our Perfect Saviour … Christ is OUR SANCTIFIER

Our Conqueror

14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.

Ever wonder what it is like to be on the battlefield… maybe a high risk mission… and know that the generals are miles away in an office building (with A/C)… sending you in to risk life and life
How about that head office memo… (Hey man you ought to walk a mile in my shoes)
Christ came and experienced humanity first hand… so that we… through trusting in him… might know eternity first hand… the experience of the divine nature…
2 Peter 1:4 For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.

Jesus is Victorious…

He was victorious on the Cross… conquering Sin
He was victorious that first Easter Sunday… Conquering Death
He is victorius in his glorious ascension to sit eternally at the right hand of the Father…
He is Our Victorious Conquering Living God!

Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Conquering death in Christ… is denying our selves!!
{Salvation is Outside of us!!}
Tough life?... tough world?… Romans 8:37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.

When the grave holds no sway… when all of our eggs… (Easter if you like) are not just held in this Earthly basket…
1 Corinthians 15:55 "O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?"
Jesus came as a Child

… demonstrated life as a child
… demonstrated life as a YA
… demonstrated life as an adult
How to live righteously
How serve graciously
How love… intensely

How to Die Selflessly How to Conquer Death…. As our hope… as our Resurrection and as our Life*

1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
Jesus Christ our Perfect Saviour… JESUS CHRIST IS OUR CONQUEROR

Our Sympathizer

16 For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. 17 Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.

“God only knows”

because he experienced
because he has felt
he is our Sympathizer
his priority IS NOT other worldly
but is with his faithful… his brethren…

Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
Ever talk to someone without a clue what you are going through…

Lovingly they can give you some goofy answers (you should get more sleep…)
We have some long-time friends… from Lisa’s college days…

DNK’s… need a break… oh… let’s go here or there… sounds wonderful… but they have no idea!

Christ the most perfect human being….

Suffered as we suffer… and more
Was tempted as we are tempted and more!

He knows our story… our trials… our pain….
The Glorious resurrected Lord of the Universe… Our Saviour at the Right Hand of God…. Says he is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted….
Struggling… you have a Holy Sympathizer
Trust in him, lean on him, have hope in him, have faith in Him
Jesus Christ our Perfect Saviour… Our Sympathizer

Conclusion:

Jesus Christ our Perfect Saviour

Born to Die

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Our Author of Salvation

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Our Sanctifier

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Our Conqueror

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Our Sympathizer

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