The Letter of Hebrews—
a. Written between and AD.
b. To Jewish Converts under intense .
c. From an Authority
d. A Call to the
Hebrews 2:1 NLT
So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.
e. An invitation to fix our on .
“No believer can cope with adversity unless Christ fills his horizons, sharpens his priorities and dominates his experience.” —Raymond Brown
If Jesus is not , then I am serving another .
“Everybody has got to live for something, but Jesus argues that, if he is not that thing, it will fail you. First, it will enslave you.” —Tim Keller, Encounters with Jesus
Question for Reflection:
What lesser things are competing for my heart’s allegiance?
You what you .
“We do not really want a religion that is right where we are right. What we want is a religion that is right where we are wrong.” —G.K. Chesterton
The real Jesus—
1. Stands above the
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2. Ranks as the highest priest
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3. Is enthroned as king
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4. Is greater than the Angels
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- Jesus is the Son of God (1:5).
- All angels bow before Him (1:6).
- Jesus sits at the right hand of God, ruling forever (1:8–9).
- Jesus is the Creator of all things (1:10–12).
- Angels are messengers, Jesus is the Message.
The packaging will always fall short of the delivery inside.
Question for Reflection:
Where have I tended to mistake the packaging for the presence?
Question for Reflection:
How does meditating on Jesus’ greatness reshape my perspective and priorities?
Answer Key: 50, 70; Persecution; Unknown; Drifting; Eyes, Jesus; Supreme, Thing; Become, Behold; Prophets; Priest; King; Angels; Son, Bow, Ruling, Creator, Message; Packaging, Delivery