Bible In A Year | Read: Hebrews 1
1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. Hebrews 1:1-4
Overview of Chapter
We don’t know who wrote Hebrews and can only guess at the recipients. That makes it difficult to figure out why it was written. Based on comparisons to other literature, Bible scholars believe Hebrews was actually a sermon that was written down and turned into a letter format. It is thought that it was written to Christians who were being persecuted and moving away from their faith to avoid that persecution. Many of those turning away must have been Jewish Christians who were then returning to Judaism. One would guess it was written to Jews based on the name of the book, the heavy reliance on quotations from the Old Testament, and because much of the material in the book argues for how Jesus is superior to the Old Testament methods of dealing with sin.
By way of introduction, chapter 1 declares that Jesus is superior to any created being. He is God’s Son, participated in creation, and is the glory of God. Unlike any other, after dying for our sin, he sat at the right hand of God. This general statement of Jesus’ superiority to everything is followed by showing that Jesus is superior to angels, as demonstrated by quoting Old Testament passages about angels and the Messiah, who is Jesus. People would hold messages received from angels in very high regard, how much more so a message received from Jesus?
We have the honor of being in relationship with the Creator of the universe because that Creator chose to die for us. Do you take the relationship for granted? Do you consider the overwhelming sacrifice he made for you?
Thoughts on the verses
Hebrews 1:3 The Son shows the glory of God. He is a perfect copy of God’s nature, and He holds everything together by His powerful command.
We have learnt that God used to speak to His people through His prophets, like Elijah, Isaiah, or Ezekiel. However, ever since Jesus came to earth, God has been speaking to His people through Jesus. All that Jesus said was written in the Bible.
Jesus is a perfect copy of God’s nature. Just like a photocopy image that has the exact look of the original image, Jesus also expresses the very characters of God. Jesus is God and does what only God can do. He created the world out of nothing. He upholds the universe by the power of His word. He is the exact imprint of God’s nature.
At the same time, Jesus is also a human who understands all kinds of feelings that we feel as humans! If we are to understand anything about God, He must reveal Himself to us! God reveals Himself to us through Jesus and His word. We must trust the greatest word given to us by Jesus Himself.
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, You are God and Your word is powerful. I praise You for who You are. Amen.
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