superior than angels hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 1. introduction

Superior than Angels

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

1. Introduction

2. Author & Readers

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‘So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem

increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient

to the faith.’ Acts 6:7

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3. Pastoral Issue

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4. Jesus’ Preeminence

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5. Creation

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Psalm 8O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your

name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the

heavens. When I consider your heavens, the

work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you

have set in place …

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what is man that you are mindful of him,

the son of man that you care for him?You made him a little lower than the

angels.

You crowned him with glory and with honour.

You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under

his feet; all flocks and herds, and the beasts of

the field, and the fish of the sea, all that swim

the paths of the seas.

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6. Angels

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7. The Case

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#Of which angels did God say you are my Son; I am your Father? #Didn’t the scriptures talk about the angels worshiping Jesus? #Wasn’t it Jesus who was appointed to the throne which will last for ever and ever? #Isn’t it about Jesus that they say he will roll up the created order as a garment at the end of the age? #To which angel did the Lord say sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?

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Ch2:#it was not angels that were being saved but us his people. #Although we were created to be a little lower than the angels and although Jesus subjected himself to be a little lower than the angels to be one of us, God raised him higher than the angels when he was crowned with glory and honour.

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Ch2:#it was not angels that were being saved but us his people. #Although we were created to be a little lower than the angels and although Jesus subjected himself to be a little lower than the angels to be one of us, God raised him higher than the angels when he was crowned with glory and honour.

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#The writer quotes Ps 22:22 – I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises. #Jesus said quoting Isaiah 8, ‘Here I am and the children God has given me’.