Turn your Eyes upon Jesus

Hebrews 1:1–4 NASB95

God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they.

Author:

Past-

Physically/Materially

Visions

Prophets

Present-

Creation

Historically/Biblical

Prophetically

Future-

All of the above

Son of God

Glory/Radiance/Nature of

Shekinah

Appointed Heir

a tradition by which heirlooms are handing down to the first born son, a transition of control in the matters of family affairs after the passing or order of

The one with whom the Father is well pleased

No other human being has been recorded as receiving this statement from the Heavens

The Sacrificial Lamb

The purpose of the Son of God the substitution atonement, Jesus died because of sin

The Lion of Judah

Following the political lineage of the tribe of Judah, Jesus is the fulfillment of the earthly king of Israel

The Christ/Messiah

Cleaner/Washer/Purifier of Sins

Nothing but the blood of Jesus

Perfecter/Author of Faith

Exclusively Jesus. No name given under Heaven by which mankind will be/can be saved. Only through Jesus can we come to the Father; the way, the truth, and the life.

Savior/Deliverer

Waiting

Appointed time for His return

Only the Father knows

Sitting at the right hand of the Father

Equal status in purpose/mission

Preparing/planning the earth for His return

History

Watching/Scouting

The plan revealed through Him, and then through the pages of the Bible.

Application

We are blessed to be living in these times, watching the unfolding of prophecy that is preparing for the arrival and the coming King, Jesus. Our purpose on this earth is to a live a life that reflects our belief in the death, resurrection, and return of the Son of God/Son of Man. It is a life that should recognize the author, creator, sustainer, provider, and deliverer. How convicted the first century believers must been through thought and emotions. How convinced are we today, that Jesus fills the position and person of the Son of God, Son of Man, and Christ/Messiah? Are we living a life that reflects this belief?