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Key Themes
There are Several Themes that We Will See Throughout This Book
Jesus is Superior
The Law of Moses
Over and Over Throughout Hebrews, the Law/Covenant of Moses Will Be Referenced
Access to God
Several Times We Find the Phrases “Draw Near To” and “Come to” in Hebrews
All of These References are About How These Jewish Christians Should and Can Have Access to God
Faithfulness/Perseverance
Faithfulness is a Huge Theme in Hebrews
The Book is All About Jewish Christians Remaining Faithful to Jesus
Without Faith, it is Impossible to Please God
Jesus, Our Eternal High Priest
He is Able to Sympathize With Our Weaknesses as a Human
And Not Only is He the High Priest, But He is Also the Sacrifice
We Have Salvation and Hope Because of Our High Priest
Key Words
Better
Typically Used to Speak of Jesus’ Supremacy
Perfect
Used to Speak of Jesus’ Sacrifice and Our Status in Him
Eternal/Forever
Used to Speak of Jesus’ as Our High Priest
But Also of Our Salvation and Inheritance in Him
Outline
Jesus is Better Than the Angels (1-2)
The Supremacy of God’s Son (1:1-14)
Warning Against Neglecting Salvation (2:1-4)
The Author of Our Salvation (2:5-18)
Jesus is Better Than the Mosaic Law (3-10)
Jesus is Greater Than Moses (3:1-6)
Warning: Enter Into God’s Rest (3:7-4:13)
The High Priesthood of Jesus (4:14-10:18)
Call to Faith & Endurance (10:19-12:29)
The Full Assurance of Faith (10:19-39)
Hall of Faith (11)
Endurance Until the Kingdom Fully Comes (12)
Concluding Exhortations (13)
Chapter 1
Hebrews 1:1–3 (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,
This is How, What I Believe to Be a Sermon, Started Off
There is a Lot Said About Jesus in These 3 Verses
Let’s Break Them Down
Hebrews 1:1 (NASB95)
God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways,
In Times Past, God Spoke Through Prophets to the Fathers
“Prophets” Refers All Those Who Spoke the Word of God
“Fathers” Refers to the Jewish Audience’s Jewish Ancestors
They Did This at Different Times
And They Did This in Different Ways
Some Told Narrative Stories of Israel’s History
Some Wrote and Sang Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Some Wrote and Spoke Proverbs
Some Wrote and Spoke Laws
Some Spoke of the Visions They Received
They Spoke as They Were Carried Along By the Holy Spirit in Many Different Ways
The Entire OT is God Speaking Through the Prophets to the Israelites in Many Portions and in Many Ways
Hebrews 1:2 (NASB95)
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.
In the Past, God Spoke Through Prophets to Our Spiritual Forefathers
But in These Last Days He Has Spoken to Us Through Jesus
“Last Days” = the Christian Dispensation
At the Establishment of the Kingdom (Reign/Rule) of God…
The Final Dispensation of Time Began
We are in the Last Days
Jesus Isn’t Like the Other Prophets that Came Before Him
He is More Than a Servant of God
He is God’s Son
He is Better/Superior to the Prophets
Now the Author of Hebrews is Going to List 7 Key Elements of Who Jesus is and What He Came to Do
Jesus is Heir of All Things
What All is Included in “All Things”
Everything!
Jesus Has Inherited the Authority to Rule Over Everyone and Everything
He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He is Heir of All Things
To Go Along With the Purpose of the Book…
Why Would Anyone Want to Forsake Jesus, the Heir of All Things?
Hebrews 1:2 (NASB95)
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.
Jesus is Creator
The NT Makes it Very Clear that Jesus was Not Only Present During Creation…
But He was the Acting Force Behind the Creation
John 1:1–3 (NASB95)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.
Colossians 1:15–16 (NASB95)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.
Why Would Anyone Want to Forsake Jesus, the Creator of All Things?
Hebrews 1:3 (NASB95)
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,
Jesus is the Radiance of God’s Glory
In the OT, God’s Glory was Synonymous with His Presence
Like the Light From the Sun that Shines Down On Earth…
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