Hebrews 3:1-2 — “Consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; who was faithful to him that appointed him…” In this text Jesus is referred to for the first and only time as an “apostle.” We are familiar with the Twelve Apostles, so what  does this title mean when applied to Christ? And…

Hebrews 3:1 — “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” As we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Hebrews we come to this text which, (1) reminds us of who we are, (2) reminds us of our calling, and (3) exhorts us…

Hebrews 2:16-18 — “Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest…” In these verses we are reminded of the true humanity of Jesus Christ – He was physical descendant of Abraham. We’re also introduced to His High Priestly ministry…

Hebrews 2:14-15 — “He also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death…” As we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Hebrews, we think about what the writer means when he says that Jesus “partook of flesh and blood.”  We also think…

Hebrews 2:12-13 — “…I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. And again, I will put my trust in him.” In this lesson we think about how the writer quotes Psalm 22 in these verses. We go back to the Psalm and see the Messiah’s suffering and…

Hebrews 2:10b-11 — “For it became him…to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” In this sermon we learn about the connection that Jesus’ suffering has to our suffering and to our growth in holiness. When we suffer Christ is both with us and at work in us drawing us closer to God and making…

Hebrews 2:10 — “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” If we’re going to understand the nature of sanctification we need to begin with the nature of God, which is what the…

Hebrews 2:9 — “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour…” In this text the writer to the Hebrews presses us to consider the Incarnation and to see the path to glory that the Son of God walked. He willingly…

Hebrews 2:8b-9a — “But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus…” When we look and see the world around us we are often discouraged. The world is not a happy place, it is not what God intended it to be in the beginning. But thankfully, He has sent His…

Hebrews 2:6 — “But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?” In this verse the writer to the Hebrews quotes from Psalm 8 where David contrasts the vastness of the night sky with the smallness of man.…