GREATER: Greater than the Angels
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Main Idea: Jesus is greater than the angels.
Main Idea: Jesus is greater than the angels.
Key Question: Is your view of the greatness of Jesus big enough?
Key Question: Is your view of the greatness of Jesus big enough?
7 Old Testament quotes within this 1 passage
1. Jesus is greater in name. (v. 4)
1. Jesus is greater in name. (v. 4)
So he became superior to the angels, just as the name he inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow— in heaven and on earth and under the earth—
and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
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2. Jesus is greater for worship. (v. 5-6)
2. Jesus is greater for worship. (v. 5-6)
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?
Again, when he brings his firstborn into the world, he says, And let all God’s angels worship him.
Quoted from Psalm 2, 2 Samuel 7:14, & Deuteronomy 32:43
For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow— in heaven and on earth and under the earth—
and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and also of the living creatures and of the elders. Their number was countless thousands, plus thousands of thousands.
They said with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!
I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!
3. Jesus is greater through reign. (v. 7-12)
3. Jesus is greater through reign. (v. 7-12)
And about the angels he says: He makes his angels winds, and his servants a fiery flame,
but to the Son: Your throne, 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 with the oil of joy beyond your companions.
And: In the beginning, Lord, you established the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands;
they will perish, but you remain. They will all wear out like clothing;
you will roll them up like a cloak, and they will be changed like clothing. But you are the same, and your years will never end.
Quoted from Psalm 104:4, Psalm 45:6-7, & Psalm 102
v. 8 = “your throne”
v. 3 - “he sat down”
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.
v. 10 - “you established”
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
v. 11 = “you remain”
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
4. Jesus is greater through position. (v. 13-14)
4. Jesus is greater through position. (v. 13-14)
Now to which of the angels has he ever said: Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool?
Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?
A quote from Psalm 110
v. 3 - “he sat down at the right hand”
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; he triumphed over them in him.
For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.
The last enemy to be abolished is death.