Welcome to lecture #5 on Hebrews

Heb. 1:10-12 (2nd comparison) Passage quoted from Psalm 102:25-27

Heb. 1:10-12 (2nd comparison) Passage quoted from Psalm 102:25-27 Apostle applies Name of Jehovah to Christ

Heb. 1:10-12 (2nd comparison) Passage quoted from Psalm 102:25-27 Apostle applies Name of Jehovah to Christ Note the contrast between the nature of Jesus and that which He created.

Heb. 1:10-12 (2nd comparison) Passage quoted from Psalm 102:25-27 Apostle applies Name of Jehovah to Christ Note the contrast between the nature of Jesus and that which He created. Creation is not eternal, but degenerating and will come to an end (2 Pet. 3:7,10; Isa. 51:6)

Heb. 1:10-12 (2nd comparison) Passage quoted from Psalm 102:25-27 Apostle applies Name of Jehovah to Christ Note the contrast between the nature of Jesus and that which He created. Creation is not eternal, but degenerating and will come to an end (2 Pet. 3:7,10; Isa. 51:6) Christ was always there and remains the same, forever.

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) Quoted from Psalm 110:1

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) Quoted from Psalm 110:1 Applies to Christ (cf. Mat. 22:42-44)

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) Quoted from Psalm 110:1 Applies to Christ (cf. Mat. 22:42-44) Apostle comes back to Christ’s sitting on the right hand of God (vs 3)

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) Quoted from Psalm 110:1 Applies to Christ (cf. Mat. 22:42-44) Apostle comes back to Christ’s sitting on the right hand of God (vs 3) God gave Him this place of honour

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) He will have this place of honour for ever

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) He will have this place of honour for ever Footstool is either a: Place (Isa. 66:1) Person (Ps 110:1)

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) He will have this place of honour for ever Footstool is either a: Place (Isa. 66:1) Person (Ps 110:1) Christ enemies will be like His footstool; is great comfort to the Church

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) Angels are ministering Leitourgikos; benificent way Diakonos; execute commands of others

Heb. 1:13-14 (3rd comparison) Angels are ministering Leitourgikos; benificent way Diakonos; execute commands of others Christ is superior because He sits on place of power and dominion whereas angels are servants.

Summary of chapter 1: God is saying of Jesus… Person God’s Son (2,5) Heir of God (2) Is God (8) Purged sins (3) Is eternal (12) Position Authoritative messenger of God (2) Exalted to place of honour (3,13) Angels worship Him (6) Power Is Creator (2,10) Is King (8) Victorious over all enemies (13)

Outline of Hebrews PART SECTION THEME SUBJECTS CHAPTER I 1 The pre-eminence of Christ (1–2:14) Manner of God’s speaking to us 1:1-2 Supremacy of Jesus compared with the angels 1:2-14 Admonition to hear and submit to Jesus’ message 2:1-4 2 The pre-eminence of Christ’s priesthood (2:15–10:18) Jesus becoming man; necessity and profit of His suffering and death 2:5-18 Christ superior to Moses 3:1-6 Unbelieving Israel 3:7-19 Admonition to heed the gospel message and enter into His rest 4:1-13 A sympathetic High Priest 4:14-5:2 Work and calling of the High Priest 5:3-4 Christ’s Priesthood - Characteristics 5:5-10 Admonition against spiritual dullness/immaturity 5:11-6:3 Admonition against turning away from Christ 6:4-8 Commendation for labour of love 6:9-10 Admonition to remain faithful 6:11-12 The certainty and profit of God’s promises 6:13-20 The priesthood of Melchisedec, a type of Christ’s 7:1-14 Christ’s priesthood surpasses Melchisedec’s 7:15-28 The new (and better) covenant (1) Christ’s priesthood superior to that of the Levitical Priesthood 8:1-13 The new (and better) covenant (2) The Levitical sacrifices and Priesthood typifying Christ’s sacrifice and Priesthood; Christ’s sacrifice being perfect 9:1-10:18 II Practical teachings and exhortations (10:19–13:25) Privilege of drawing near unto God 10:19-21 Exhortation regarding using the means and mutual encouragement 10:22-25 Warning against backsliding 10:26-31 Encouragement to remain faithful as they had been in the past 10:32-39 The substance of faith as seen in the Bible saints 11:1-40 Admonition to run with patience the race set before us 12:1-29 Exhortation to Christian duties 13:1-17 Concluding words 13:18-25

Chapter 2:1-4 Structure Duty: we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard Reason: lest at any time we should let them slip. Warning: For if … received a just recompence of reward; How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation. Further motive: …spoken by the Lord, …by them that heard him…God also bearing them witness…

Chapter 2:1-4 Meaning of some words (vs1): Ought: something that is binding Earnest: more exceedingly Heed: devote your thoughts to something Slip: carelessly let slip from your mind

Chapter 2:1-4 Meaning of some words (vs 2): Transgression: violation of law Mosaic law (Heb 10:28; Acts 7:53) Disobedience: go against better knowledge Recompense of reward: Payment of wages due to you

Chapter 2:1-4 Things we have heard Jesus is vastly superior to the angels (2:2,3) Word of salvation (2:3) Lesson 1: This admonition applies to us all

Chapter 2:1-4 The Lord commissioned the disciples and ministers after them to proclaim His gospel.

Chapter 2:1-4 The Lord commissioned the disciples and ministers after them to proclaim His gospel. Lesson 2: God Himself is speaking to us through the preaching of the Word

Chapter 2:1-4 Compare “Let them slip” (vs 1) and “neglect” (vs 3) Lesson 3: We need to ensure we do not let the Word of God slip from our mind

Chapter 2:1-4 We need to take heed: Because of the excellency of the Person of Christ

Chapter 2:1-4 We need to take heed: Because of the excellency of the Person of Christ To escape the wrath of God