The Exaltation of the Son of God as Man
Hebrews 1:1-2:4
Have you seen this man? John 1:14 "And we beheld His Glory, the Glory as of the only Begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth." I John 1:1 "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of Life."
Let me do the introductions:
Heb 1:1-3
Vs 1-2 #1 He is God's Final Word to all creation. God has nothing more to say! He says everything He has to say in Him and by Him. Jn. 14:23-24; 6:68
#2 He is no mere "now hear this". He is the Son of the Father, and as the Son of the Father, He is the Rightful Heir of all things--He owns the place! To ignore this is to make Him angry! Ps 2
a. You can tell He is the Heir because He radiates the Father's Glory, the Family Likeness. But even more, He is the exact expression of all that the Father IS. Col. 1:15,19, 2:9 In fact, He says that "If you have seen Me you have seen the Father." Jn. 14:9 Have you seen Him?
b. His Word is the power that holds everything together. Lay aside your futile attempts to "keep it together". Listen to Him—what He says is no mystery—its in your hands!
Note: Do you spend as much time in His Word as in the daily news? The "news" is all about destruction—His Word is all about cohesion, putting together & holding together! Eph 1
c. He has done everything required by a Holy and Righteous God to purge our sins, Nothing is left to be done—believe Him! And "by Himself"—He doesn't need your help! He has proven that fact by His position—seated at the Right Hand of the Majesty on High. There is no more comfortable seat in the House! IT'S THE MERCY SEAT!!!!!
Heb 1:4-14 (These claims are why the temple worshipers wanted to stone Him and His followers.)
#1 The angels are pretty glorious creatures, but they can't "hold a candle" to The One Who is the BRIGHTNESS OF HIS GLORY! Vs 4-7 & 13
#2 Hear the Father's Words: Vs 5-13
a. "You are My Son". None of the angels are called "Son". The "Hallowed Father" (Mt 6:9) hallows the Son!
b. "Let all the angels worship You." Only God is to be worshiped! The Son is to be worshiped. The Son is God!
c. "You are God—just like ME." "You embody all my attributes and character and they will be plainly seen in the outworking of Your Kingdom! I have poured out my Spirit of Joy (oil of gladness) upon you. Rom. 14:7—The description of Christ's Kingdom.
d. "You are the Supreme Authority (LORD) over all of creation because Your are its Creator. You will fold up the heavens when you are finished with them, but You will remain the SAME! (Note the ironic phrase—"your years fail not".—years always fail!)
e. (Ps 110:1) "Sit at my Right Hand while we wage war!" It will be a victorious warfare from the outset, because the Ruler of the earth, the Supreme Authority over all creation, never leaves His seat at the Right Hand of Power.
Have you seen this Man, Lord of all!
2:1-4 #1 PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!!! Vs1 We live in a day when there is barely enough water left to prime the pump—but there is enough! It hasn't all run out yet! (see your margin)
#2 Vs 2-3 The Law, given by glorious angels (Acts 7:53; Gal 3:19) exacted its own penalty on the lawbreakers. If we neglect Jesus, Who claimed to be the Word, and His claim was verified by those who were with Him, we are "playing with fire. He is the "So Great Salvation". Neglect Him to your eternal peril!! There is a penalty, both now, and FOREVER.
#3 Vs 4 The Father has done everything necessary to get your attention! HAVE YOU SEEN HIS MAN!! Ignore HIM to your eternal peril!
Hebrews 1:1-2:4
Have you seen this man? John 1:14 "And we beheld His Glory, the Glory as of the only Begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth." I John 1:1 "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of Life."
Let me do the introductions:
Heb 1:1-3
Vs 1-2 #1 He is God's Final Word to all creation. God has nothing more to say! He says everything He has to say in Him and by Him. Jn. 14:23-24; 6:68
#2 He is no mere "now hear this". He is the Son of the Father, and as the Son of the Father, He is the Rightful Heir of all things--He owns the place! To ignore this is to make Him angry! Ps 2
a. You can tell He is the Heir because He radiates the Father's Glory, the Family Likeness. But even more, He is the exact expression of all that the Father IS. Col. 1:15,19, 2:9 In fact, He says that "If you have seen Me you have seen the Father." Jn. 14:9 Have you seen Him?
b. His Word is the power that holds everything together. Lay aside your futile attempts to "keep it together". Listen to Him—what He says is no mystery—its in your hands!
Note: Do you spend as much time in His Word as in the daily news? The "news" is all about destruction—His Word is all about cohesion, putting together & holding together! Eph 1
c. He has done everything required by a Holy and Righteous God to purge our sins, Nothing is left to be done—believe Him! And "by Himself"—He doesn't need your help! He has proven that fact by His position—seated at the Right Hand of the Majesty on High. There is no more comfortable seat in the House! IT'S THE MERCY SEAT!!!!!
Heb 1:4-14 (These claims are why the temple worshipers wanted to stone Him and His followers.)
#1 The angels are pretty glorious creatures, but they can't "hold a candle" to The One Who is the BRIGHTNESS OF HIS GLORY! Vs 4-7 & 13
#2 Hear the Father's Words: Vs 5-13
a. "You are My Son". None of the angels are called "Son". The "Hallowed Father" (Mt 6:9) hallows the Son!
b. "Let all the angels worship You." Only God is to be worshiped! The Son is to be worshiped. The Son is God!
c. "You are God—just like ME." "You embody all my attributes and character and they will be plainly seen in the outworking of Your Kingdom! I have poured out my Spirit of Joy (oil of gladness) upon you. Rom. 14:7—The description of Christ's Kingdom.
d. "You are the Supreme Authority (LORD) over all of creation because Your are its Creator. You will fold up the heavens when you are finished with them, but You will remain the SAME! (Note the ironic phrase—"your years fail not".—years always fail!)
e. (Ps 110:1) "Sit at my Right Hand while we wage war!" It will be a victorious warfare from the outset, because the Ruler of the earth, the Supreme Authority over all creation, never leaves His seat at the Right Hand of Power.
Have you seen this Man, Lord of all!
2:1-4 #1 PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!!! Vs1 We live in a day when there is barely enough water left to prime the pump—but there is enough! It hasn't all run out yet! (see your margin)
#2 Vs 2-3 The Law, given by glorious angels (Acts 7:53; Gal 3:19) exacted its own penalty on the lawbreakers. If we neglect Jesus, Who claimed to be the Word, and His claim was verified by those who were with Him, we are "playing with fire. He is the "So Great Salvation". Neglect Him to your eternal peril!! There is a penalty, both now, and FOREVER.
#3 Vs 4 The Father has done everything necessary to get your attention! HAVE YOU SEEN HIS MAN!! Ignore HIM to your eternal peril!