Hebrews 1

Hebrews 1:1

Hebrews 1:1 [See topic note “Walking Thru The Bible” for an introduction and outline on Hebrews.]

Theme: Jesus Christ is worthy of your faith.

1. Jesus Christ is better spokesman than OT prophets, or angels.
2. Jesus Christ is better lawgiver - ch. 3
3. Jesus Christ is better Rest provider - ch 4
4. Jesus Christ is better High Priest - ch. 4-9. Keyword: Better (13 x)

Date:

1. Temple still standing -cf. Hebrews 8:42. Recipents persecuted but not unto blood - Hebrews 12:4

Author:1. Not Paul, cf. note Hebrews 2:2-3; 2 Thessalonians 3:17.See Notes on ASV - loose leaf file notes

Outline:1. A Superior Person - Jesus Christ 1:1-6

1. Prophets v.1
2. Angels - v.1-2
3. Moses - 3,4
4. Aaron - 5,6

2. A Superior Priesthood - Melchizedek - 7-10

1. Order - 7
2. Covenant - 8
3. Sanctuary - 9
4. Sacrifice - 10

3. A Superior Principle - Faith

1. Great examples of .. - 11
2. Endurance of .. - 12
3. Power of .. - 13

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I. A BETTER vv 1-4 A whole history of revelation. Man’s understanding of God comes thru revelation.

Sundry times .. various, many parts and ways, fragmentary (Inference: Jesus gave the whole truth).

Hebrews 1:2

Hebrews 1:2 Last days .. Acts 2:17; 1 Peter 1:20, [Last days - cf. John 6:39] Here, cf. Hebrews 2:5 His son .. Contrast of difference – servant vs son.

worlds .. ages , Lod of the Universe.

Is v.2b - 4 a hymn?

Hebrews 1:3

Hebrews 1:3 Brightness .. shekinah - Exodus 40:34-35 & cf. Moss face.

Image .. “stamp” mepaphor of a soul - Colossians 1:15.

Upholding .. Colossians 1:15

Hebrews 1:4

Hebrews 1:4 Better .. better revelation Than the angels .. #1. Hebrews 6:9 A more excelent name .. better name, cf. a son, “Saviour” cf. ch. 4-5

Hebrews 1:5

Hebrews 1:5 Hebrews 5:5 ** Seven O.T. citations in ch. 1. Five are from Pslams. OT scriptures are seen as having their fulfillment in Christ.

This day .. today, ref to day of his exhaltation to right hand, cf v.3-4.

v.5b Ref to David’s adoption by God - Psalms 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:14

Hebrews 1:6

Hebrews 1:6 Firstborn .. Pre-eminence, as of a first born.

Hebrews 1:7

Hebrews 1:7 Contrast of Son & angels (messengers) Fm LXX, Psalms 97:7, Deuteronomy 32:43

Hebrews 1:8

Hebrews 1:8 Psalms 45:6-7, Daniel 7:13-14 Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24-25, Acts 2:30-36, Acts 4:14, Acts 8:4

Hebrews 1:9

Hebrews 1:9 Anoined .. anointed King - v.8b Hebrews 1:8

Hebrews 1:10

Hebrews 1:10

Hebrews 1:11

Hebrews 1:11

They shall perish .. ** This earth and heaven will end. 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Peter 3:9-12,

Psalms 104:2-4 The earth is “de-volving, not e-volving”.

Hebrews 1:12

Hebrews 1:12

Hebrews 1:13

Hebrews 1:13 Footstool .. Psalms 110:1, Joshua 10:24.

Hebrews 1:14

Hebrews 1:14 To minister .. to serve, Contrast: Christ to rule - Angels to serve - Son vs Servant - Difference of authority -