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Introduction

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Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized

Quotations from Psalm 22:22 and Isaiah 8:17–18 confirm the unity between the Lord Jesus and his people.

The quote from the Psalter clearly indicates that Jesus sings with his people when they sing praises to God at worship: “In the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise” (Heb.

2:12).

In this chapter, and those that follow, the author of Hebrews stresses the humanity of Jesus more than any other New Testament writer does.

Jesus came to save those who are lost, became like them in every respect (sin excepted), was tempted, suffered, and died.

The author compares him to angels (chap.

1) and points out that Jesus suffered death for all his people (chap.

2).

He describes him as a merciful and faithful High Priest who made atonement for the sins of his people.

Jesus suffered, was tempted for the purpose of helping his people facing temptations, and made propitiation for their sins.

The writer implies the sinlessness of Jesus, who was triumphant over death and who offers sustaining care to his people.

Scripture

Outline

Hebrews 1:1-4 - God has Spoken

Hebrews 1:1-2a - God Spoke

Hebrews 1:1 - Through the Prophets

Hebrews 1:2a - Through His Son

Hebrews 1:2b - The Son Appointed

Hebrews 1:2c - The Son is Creator

Hebrews 1:3a - The Nature of the Son

Hebrews 1:3b - The Power of the Son

Hebrews 1:3c - The Work of the Son

Hebrews 1:3d-4 - The Position of the Son

Hebrews 1:5-14 - The Son is Superior to the Angels

Hebrews 1:5-9 - The Son - Appointed Heir

Hebrews 1:10 - The Son - Creator

Hebrews 1:11-12 - The Son - Divine Nature

Hebrews 1:13 - The Son - Messianic Position

Hebrews 1:14 - The Angels - Servants of the Elect

Hebrews 2:1-4 - A Warning

Hebrews 2:1a - Pay Attention

Hebrews 2:1b - Failure to Pay Attention

Hebrews 2:2-3a - Escaping Retribution

Hebrews 2:3b - Salvation Declared

Hebrews 2:4 - God Bore Witness

Hebrews 2:5-9 - Lowliness to Crowning Glory

Hebrews 2:5 - The Coming World not Subjected to Angels

Hebrews 2:6-8 - Everything Subjected to the Son of Man

Hebrews 2:9 - Jesus Crowned with Glory

Hebrews 2:10-18

Hebrews 2:10 - Jesus the Founder of Salvation

Hebrews 2:11 - Jesus Calls Saints Brothers

Hebrews 2:12 - Jesus Proclaims God to the Brothers

Hebrews 2:13 - Children Given to Jesus by God

Hebrews 2:14-15 - Jesus Destroys the Devil

Hebrews 2:16-18 - Jesus Helps His Brothers as the High Priest

Purpose of Book

Christ, who has accomplished salvation through His atoning sacrifice, is greater than all things; therefore, persevere in true faith and encourage others to do likewise

Main Point

Jesus, who made propitiation for sins and defeated the devil, now serves as our merciful and faithful high priest

Hebrews 2:10 - Jesus the Founder of Salvation

For it was fitting that he,

Fitting - in accordance with His character

He - God the Father

For whom and by whom all things exist,

In bringing many sons to glory,

Bringing

③ to lead/guide morally or spiritually, lead, encourage

Glory

ⓒ The state of being in the next life is thus described as participation in the radiance or glory

God initiates bringing people to Him

Should make the founder of their salvation

Founder of their salvation - Jesus

③ one who begins or originates, hence the recipient of special esteem in the Gr-Rom.

world, originator, founder

15 sn The Greek word translated pioneer is used of a “prince” or leader, the representative head of a family.

It also carries nuances of “trailblazer,” one who breaks through to new ground for those who follow him.

It is used some thirty-five times in the Greek OT and four times in the NT, always of Christ (Acts 3:15; 5:31; Heb 2:10; 12:2).

It was commonly used of a pioneer who blazed a trail for others to follow.

The archēgos never stood at the rear giving orders.

He was always out front, leading and setting the example.

As the supreme Archegos, Christ does not stand at the rear giving orders.

He is always before us, as perfect Leader and perfect Example.

Perfect through suffering

Perfect

② to overcome or supplant an imperfect state of things by one that is free fr.

objection, bring to an end, bring to its goal/accomplishment

ESV Expository Commentary

Rather, when Hebrews speaks of Jesus’ being “made perfect,” it is employing the LXX sense of consecration and ordination to priestly office (Ex.

29:9, 29, 33, 35; Lev.

4:5; 8:33; 16:32; 21:10; Num.

3:3; etc.).

As Hebrews 2:17–18 and 5:8–10 show, Jesus underwent this induction to his priesthood not through external rituals of washing and anointing but through his lifelong obedience to the will of God amid trial and suffering, climaxing in his death.

Suffering

Plural - Sufferings

① that which is suffered or endured, suffering, misfortune, in our lit.

almost always in pl.

In the Greco-Roman world this would be shocking.

The divine do not suffer and perfection and suffering do not square away

Hebrews 2:11 - Jesus Calls Saints Brothers

For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source.

Sanctifies & Sanctified

New American Commentary

The concept of holiness in our epistle is both positional (10:10, 29) and progressive (2:10; 10:14).

He who sanctifies - Jesus

② include a pers. in the inner circle of what is holy, in both cultic and moral associations of the word, consecrate, dedicate, sanctify

Those who are sanctified

One source

God Himself