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Hebrews 2:1-18
(Lesson 04)

Introduction:
 

         1. "The superiority of Christ" is the main theme of Hebrews.
         2. "The superiority of Christ as God's spokesman" is the subject addressed in the first section of
             Hebrews (1:1-4:13).
         3. As God's spokesman Christ is superior to the prophets (1:1-3) and the angels (1:4-14).
         4. In ch.2 we are given:
             a. a concluding warning (vs.1-4)
             b. information that explains why Jesus came to earth in the flesh (vs.5-18).

Discussion:


I.           (2:1-4) A  CONCLUDING  WARNING


         A. (vs.1) Since God has spoken unto us by His Son who is greater than the prophets and the angels,
             we must:
             1. pay careful attention to the things we have heard
             2. not allow these things to slip away.
         B. (vs.2-4) We must heed this warning because there is no escape for those who neglect the great salvation.
             1. (vs.2) Even though angels are inferior to Christ,:
                 a. the word spoken by them was steadfast (Genesis 19:15-17)
                 b. those who disobeyed their word were punished accordingly (Genesis 19:26).
             2. (vs.3) This being the case, there is no escape for those who neglect the great salvation that was:
                 a. first spoken by the Lord
                 b. confirmed by those who heard Him (Matthew 28:19-20; John 14:26; 16:13).
             3. (vs.4) God bore witness to the apostles' teaching by signs, wonders, miracles, and spiritual gifts
                 (Mark 16:19-20; Acts 13:4-12).

II.          (vs.5-18) INFORMATION  THAT  EXPLAINS  WHY  JESUS  CAME  TO  EARTH  IN  THE  FLESH


         A. (vs.5-9) Jesus came so man can once again have the dominion that he lost.
             1. (vs.5) God did not subject the world to angels.
             2. (vs.6-8a) God made man to have dominion over His creation (Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 8).
             3. (vs.8b) However, all things have not been put in subjection to man (Genesis 3:17-19;
                 1 Corinthians 15:26).
             4. (vs.9) Jesus was temporarily made a little lower than the angels so He could taste death for every man.
         B. (vs.10) In bringing many sons to glory, Jesus was made perfect through sufferings (5:8-9;
             Philippians 2:5-11).
         C. (vs.11-13) Jesus made it possible for man to be united with Him and the Father in the church
              (Ephesians 2:14-16).
         D. (vs.14-15) By coming in the flesh, Jesus made it possible for man to be delivered from death.
         E. (vs.16-18) By coming in the flesh and being tempted, Jesus is able to serve as our merciful and faithful
             High Priest.

Conclusion:


         1. Jesus is God's spokesman today -- we must pay careful attention to what He says.
         2. We must appreciate the Lord for what He did on our behalf when He came to earth in the flesh --
             doing so will help us remain faithful to Him.
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