Sermon Tone Analysis

An Exposition of

Hebrews 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christopher May

 

 

An Exposition of Hebrews 2

Ó2006 by Christopher S May

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hebrews 2:1-4

 

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*Introduction: *In chapter 2 we are going to encounter the first of 5 warnings that are recorded in the book of Hebrews.

We are also going to continue with the theme of the Supremacy of Christ, which runs throughout the whole book of Hebrews; specifically we will continue to look at how Jesus is superior to the angels.

In this chapter we will see that Jesus is superior to angels because of His humanity.

We will also look at mans place in the plan of God.

And finally we will begin to unfold the truth that Jesus is our Great High Priest.

*Chapter 2:*

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I.              Review – The Theme of Hebrews – Jesus is Superior

* We discussed chapter 1 last week; do you remember what was the main theme of that chapter?

Jesus is superior to angels because of His Sonship.

! a.     Main Theme of Chapter 1 - Jesus is superior to angels

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**Jesus is the creator – angels were created*

 

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In these last days, He has spoken to us by ⌊His⌋ Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things and through whom He made the universe.

*(Hebrews 1:2)** *

2.   because by Him everything was created, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through Him and for Him.

*(Colossians 1:16)*

 

* Who do these verses teach was the creator?

Jesus – The Son

* What did He create?

Everything in Heaven and on earth.

*                                        ii.

**Jesus inherited a better name than the angels*

1.     *(Son)* For to which of the angels did He ever say, *You are My Son; today I have become Your Father,* or again, *I will be His Father, and He will be My Son*?  *(Hebrews 1:5)*

*2.     **(Firstborn)* When He again brings His firstborn into the world, He says, *And all God’s angels must worship Him* *(Hebrews 1:6)*

3.   *(God)* but about the Son: *Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,* *and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.*

*You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;* *this is why God, Your God, has anointed You,* *rather than Your companions,* *with the oil of joy.* *(Hebrews 1:8)*

*                                       iii.

* *Jesus is on the throne*

1.     *Your throne, O God, is forever and ever* *(Hebrews 1:8)*

2.     *God, Your God, has anointed You,* *rather than Your companions,* *with the oil of joy* *(Hebrews 1:9)*

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**Jesus is the Son of God, angels are the servants of God*

1.     *You are my Son* *(Hebrews 1:5)*

2.     But about the Son: *(Hebrews 1:8)*

3.     Angels are ministering spirits: Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?

(Hebrews 1:14)

 

With that as background we can now move into chapter 2. Chapter 2, as I have already said, is a continuation of the theme that Jesus is superior to angels.

In this chapter the writer looks at the humanity of Jesus, and uses this along with some Old Testament Scripture, to show us that Jesus is superior to angels because He became human, (He became like us) and for this reason, not only is He superior to the angels, He is also able to be our Great High Priest!

Let’s take a quick look at how chapter 2 lays out and then we can take it apart piece by piece.

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**The Main Theme of Chapter 2 *

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You could title Hebrews Chapter 2* “Jesus is superior to angels, part 2 – the humanity of Jesus” *

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·         Before we dig into this do you have any thoughts on why Jesus’ humanity might make Him superior to angels?

Here are five reasons, all taken directly from Hebrews chapter 2, that on the surface appear to make Jesus inferior to the angels, but when we develop these you will see the superiority of Jesus in each one.

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