1. Hebrews The Superior Son
October 30, 2016
Through the Bible in a Year
Xavier Reyna, Director
Ben Compere, Editor
Wayman Lim, Choir Director
Susan Turner, Prayer Warrior
 The epistle to the Hebrews is a unique book in the New Testament. It begins as an essay (1:1-3) , progresses as a sermon (1:4-13:17) and ends as a letter (13:18-13:25.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

2. Warning Against Abandoning The Superior Son
Lesson
Warning Against Abandoning The Superior Son
The author demonstrates to his readers the superiority of Jesus over all that preceded him by using scripture for the purpose of warning them against apostasy and encouraging them in their faith.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

3. Hebrews is One of the General Epistles
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

4. Problems In Understanding Hebrews
Key
Problems In Understanding Hebrews
Long, sustained, hard to follow argument
Alternates between exposition of scripture texts and exhortation against apostasy
Based heavily on the Old Testament
Anonymous author
Anonymous audience
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

5. The Four Keys to Aid in Understanding Hebrews
Theme: the superiority of Jesus Christ
Method: exposition of Old Testament scripture
Purpose: warn the readers against apostasy and encourage them to remain in the faith.
Style: Alternating of scripture EXPOSITION and EXHORTATION in making the argument
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

6. We Don’t Know Who Wrote Hebrews: Here are Some Scholarly Guesses
The Author
We Don’t Know Who Wrote Hebrews: Here are Some Scholarly Guesses
Paul
Luke
Clement of Rome
Barnabas
Priscilla
Jude
Apollos
Silas
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

7. What Little We Know About The Author of Hebrews
Likely a Hellenistic Jewish Christian
Writes in an excellent Greek style
Well acquainted with the Greek Old Testament
Seems familiar with in Greek philosophical thought
Interprets Old Testament in a rabbinical manner
Not an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry (2:3)
Probably in touch with Paul’s ministry
Knew Timothy (13;23)
Shares some of Paul’s letter writing features (13:22-25)
Hellenistic denotes a Jew who lives outside of Jerusalem and Judea
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

8. What Little We Know About the Audience of Hebrews
Likely Hellenistic Jewish Christians since the author used the Greek Old Testament
Received the gospel from eyewitness of Jesus (2:1-3)
Witnessed signs, wonders, miracles and gifts of the spirit (2:4)
Had been Christians long enough that they should be teachers (5:12)
Had and were ministering to the saints (6:10)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

9. What Little We Know About the Audience of Hebrews…2
Had endured great suffering but not to the point of martyrdom (12:4)
Members of a church in a specific location (13:24)
In danger of returning to Judaism (2:1; 3:6,14; 4:1,11; 5:11,12; 6:1-8, 11,12; 9:9,10; 10:23, 36-39; 13:9-12)
Knew Timothy (13:23)
Probably resided somewhere in Italy (13:24)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

10. In Spite of All the Uncertainty The Best Guess for Hebrews
The Author and Audience
In Spite of All the Uncertainty The Best Guess for Hebrews
Written by a Greek Jewish Christian in the late 60’s AD just before or during the persecution of Nero (64-68 AD)
Written to a congregation of Greek Jewish Christians who resided in Rome
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

11. Old Testament
The Author of Hebrews Uses the Old Testament Liberally to Make His Case
Exposition of texts (quotes)
Examples from the lives of characters
Illustration using events
Typology of institutions and ceremonies
“Hebrews is actually a commentary on the Old Testament.”
Philip Yancey, “The Student Bible”
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

12. The Author Bases His Exposition on Seven Old Testament Texts
Hebrews Passage
Old Testament Text
2:5-18
Psalm 8:4-6
3:7-4:13
Psalm 95:7-11
4:16-7:28
Psalm 110:4
8:1-10:18
Jeremiah 31:31-34
10:32-12:3
Habakkuk 2:3,4
12:3-14
Proverbs 3:11,12
12:18-29
Exodus 19
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

13. Author of Hebrews Quotes the Old Testament 38 Times
No.
Text
Old Testament 1
Hebrews 1:5a
Psalm 2:7 20
Hebrews 7:1-2
Genesis 14:17-20 2
Hebrews 1:5b
2 Samuel 7:14 21
Hebrews 7:17,21
Psalm 110:4 3
Hebrews 1:6
Deuteronomy 32:43 22
Hebrews 8:5
Exodus 25:40 4
Hebrews 1:7
Psalm 104:4 23
Hebrews 8:8-12
Jeremiah 31:31-34 5
Hebrews 1:8-9
Psalm 45:6-7 24
Hebrews 9:20
Exodus 24:8 6
Hebrews 1:10-12
Psalm 102:25-27 25
Hebrews 10:5-7
Psalm 40:6-8 7
Hebrews 1:13
Psalm 110:1 26
Hebrews 10:16-17
Jeremiah 31:33-34 8
Hebrews 2:6-8
Psalm 8:4-6 27
Hebrews 10:28
Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15 9
Hebrews 2:12
Psalm 22:22 28
Hebrews 10:30
Deuteronomy 32:35-36 10
Hebrews 2:13a
Isaiah 8:17 29
Hebrews 10:37-38
Habakkuk 2:3-4 11
Hebrews 2:13b
Isaiah 8:18 30
Hebrews 11:5
Genesis 5:24 12
Hebrews 3:7-11
Psalm 95:7-11 31
Hebrews 11:18
Genesis 21:12 13
Hebrews 3:15
Psalm 95:7-8 32
Hebrews 11:21
Genesis 47:31 14
Hebrews 4:3,5
Psalm 95:11 33
Hebrews 12:5-6
Proverbs 3:11-12 15
Hebrews 4:4
Genesis 2:2 34
Hebrews 12:20
Exodus 19:12-13 16
Hebrews 4:7 35
Hebrews 12:21
Deuteronomy 9:19 17
Hebrews 5:5 36
Hebrews 12:26
Haggai 2:6 18
Hebrews 5:6 37
Hebrews 13:5
Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 19
Hebrews 6:13-14
Genesis 22:16-17 38
Hebrews 13:6
Psalm 118:6
“The purpose of the author’s exegesis of the Old testament scripture, as of his general argument, is to establish the finality of the gospel by contrast with all that went before it…” F.F. Bruce, “The Epistle to the Hebrews”
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

14. Author of Hebrews Uses Many Old Testament Characters
Cain and Abel (11:4; 12:24)
Enoch (11:5,6)
Noah (11:7)
Abraham (7:1-10; 11:8-19)
Isaac (11:21)
Jacob (11:21)
Esau (12:16)
Joseph (11:22)
Melchizedek (5:6,10; 6:20; 7:1-17)
Moses (3:1-6; 11:23ff.)
Aaron (5:4; 9:4)
Rahab (11:31)
Gideon (11:32)
Barak (11:32)
Samson (11:32)
Jephthah (11:32)
David (4:7; 11:32)
Samuel (11:32)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

15. Author of Hebrews Uses a Number of MAJOR Old Testament Events
Creation (1:2; 4:4; 11:2)
The Fall (6:8)
Moses in Egypt (11:24-27)
The Passover (11:28)
The Exodus (3:16; 11:29)
Events at Mt. Sinai (9:18-21; 12:18-21)
Entry into the Promised Land (3:18,19; 11:30)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

16. Author of Hebrews Uses Old Testament Institutions and Ceremonies
The Tabernacle (9:1-5)
The Day of Atonement (9:7)
The priesthood (5:1-3; 10:11)
Sacrifices (7:27; 8:3)
Rites of purification (9:13)
The law (7:28; 8:4)
The covenant (9:15-20)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

17. Hebrews is a Bridge Between the Old and New Testaments
Old Testament
Hebrews is a Bridge Between the Old and New Testaments
Events
Institutions
Allusions
Ceremonies
Quotes
FAITH
(Chapter 11)
Old Testament
New Testament
Shadows
And
Types
Substance
And
Realities
 ”… the relationship between the old and new systems is not simply one of contrast. There is also a strong element of continuity. This is provided the concept of faith I.H. Marshall, “new Testament Theology”
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

18. Structure
These Fundamentals are Essential for Understanding the Structure of Hebrews
Consists of alternating blocks of exposition and exhortation
The exposition is about how the Son is better than different beings and institutions that preceded him – See Analysis
The exhortation expounds the same themes:
The danger of punishment for falling away
The need to listen to and obey the voice of God
Faith and endurance in the face of trials
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

19. Structure
Introduction 1:1-3
Exposition (62%)
Exhortation (38%)
1:4-14
2:1-4
2:5-3:6
3:7-4:16
5:1-10
5:11-6:12
6:13-10:18
10:19-39
11:1-40
12:1-13:17
Closing 13:18-25
Hebrews Alternates Between Exposition and Exhortation (Each exhortation includes a warning) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

20. Structure
The Structure of Warning 1 Typical of the Structure of All the Warnings
Text
Hebrews 2:1-4
Warning
(2:1) Pay careful attention to what you have heard so you won’t drift away.
Reason
(2:2:3a) If disobedience to the message spoken by angels received a just punishment how much more will we be punished for ignoring such a great salvation.
Encouragement
(2:3b-4) This salvation was announced by the Lord, confirmed to us who heard him and testified to by God with signs, wonders, miracles and gifts of the Spirit.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

21. The Purpose for Writing Hebrews is to:
WARN the readers of the consequences of departing from Jesus and returning to their former way of life
ENCOURAGE the readers to persevere in the faith in spite of the tribulations associated with it
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

22. Summary
Summary of Hebrews
The author begins by introducing the Son as the one through whom God now speaks: heir of all things, image of God, maintainer of all things, purifier from all sins (1:1-3).
He then proceeds to demonstrate by using Old Testament texts that God’s Son is superior to all angelic or human beings (1:4-4:13); his eternal and heavenly priesthood is superior to that of Levi; his sacrifice done once for all is superior to those offered repeatedly under the Mosaic code (4:14-7:28); his covenant is superior to all of those which preceded it (8:1-10:39) and that the faith required to please God is the same faith the ancient people of God possessed (11:1-40).
The demonstration of the superiority of Jesus is designed to warn the readers not to turn back from the Christian faith to the forms of piety they once knew and to persevere in the faith despite the present trials and (2:1-4; 3:7-4:11; 5:11-6:12; 10:19-39; 12:1-13:17).
The author closes his brief word of exhortation with a series of personal greetings (13:18-25).
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

23. Hebrews: Abbreviated Analysis
Introduction: (1:1–3)
The Superiority of the Son (1:4–10:18)
The Outworking of the Son’s Superiority in the Life of the Believer (10:19–13:17)
Concluding Instructions and Greetings (13:18-25)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

24. Hebrews: Detailed Analysis The Superiority of the Son (1:4-10:18)
A. Superior to the Angels (1:5–2:18)
First Warning: Don’t Drift Away (2:1-4)
B. Superior to Moses (3:1–4:13)
Second Warning: Don’t Harden Your Heart (3:7–4:13)
C. Superior to the Priesthood of Aaron (4:14–7:28)
Third Warning: You No Longer Try (5:11–6:8)
D. Superior to the Old Covenant Ministry (8:1–10:18)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

25. Analysis
Hebrews: Detailed Analysis The Outworking of the Son’s Superiority in the Life of the Believer (10:19–13:17)
A. Exhortation to Enter the New Sanctuary (10:19-31)
Fourth Warning: Deliberate Sinning (10:26-31)
B. Exhortation to Endure Persecution (10:32-39)
C. Examples of Faith Under Persecution (11:1-40)
D. Exhortation to Endure Discipline (12:1-29)
Fifth Warning: Don’t Refuse Him Who Speaks (12:18-29)
E. Exhortation for Christian Living (13:1-17)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

26. Themes
What Is a Theme?
A theme is a unifying idea or image which is repeated or developed throughout a work
There is often more than one theme in an epistle
The main theme in the book of Hebrews is the superiority of Jesus
Other themes are
Jesus the son
Jesus the high priest
Warnings against apostasy
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,
“That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” II Corinthians 12:10

27. Jesus is Better Jesus is superior to the angels (1:4).
Themes
Jesus is Better
“The word ‘better’ appears 13 times in Hebrews.”
Jesus is superior to the angels (1:4).
Jesus offers a better hope (7:19).
Jesus inaugurated a better covenant (7:22; 8:6) established on better promises (8:6) and whose blood speaks a better word than that of Abel (12:24)
Jesus offered better sacrifices (9:23).
In Jesus we have a better and lasting possessions (10:34)
Because of Jesus we have a better country (11:16) – a heavenly one.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

28. Jesus is Better…2 A. Superior to the Angels (1:5–2:18)
Themes
Jesus is Better…2
“The concept of Jesus being better is seen in the structure of Hebrews. See Hebrews 1:5-10:18.”
A. Superior to the Angels (1:5–2:18)
First Warning: Don’t Drift Away (2:1-4)
B. Superior to Moses (3:1–4:13)
Second Warning: Don’t Harden Your Heart (3:7–4:13)
C. Superior to the Priesthood of Aaron (4:14–7:28)
Third Warning: You No Longer Try (5:11–6:8)
D. Superior to the Old Covenant Ministry (8:1–10:18)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

29. Themes
Jesus, the Son
The word “son” appears 13 times in connection with Jesus. He is called the “son of God” 3 times.
As the “son” Jesus stands in unique relation to God:
Heir of all things (1:2)
Creator and sustainer of the universe (1:2)
Radiance of God’s glory (1:3)
Exact representation of God’s nature (1:3)
Made purification for sins (1:3); a high priest forever (4:14;7:3)
Seated at God’s right hand (1:3)
His rule will endure forever (1:8)
Rules over God’s house (3:6)
As son, Jesus receives his authority directly from God. No one stands closer to God than Jesus. This is one of the reasons Jesus is better.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

30. Themes
Jesus, the High Priest
The phrase “high priest” appears 16 times in the book of Hebrews and 13 in describing Jesus.
2:17; 3:1; 4:14,15; 5:5,10; 6:20; 7:26-28; 8:1,3; 9:11
No other New Testament author refers to Jesus as high priest
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

31. Three Similarities Between Jesus and Levitical High Priests
Themes
Three Similarities Between Jesus and Levitical High Priests
Fully human (2:17)
Appointed by God (5:1,5,6)
Offer sacrifices (8:3)
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

32. The Many Differences Show Jesus is BETTER Than the Levitical Priests
Themes
The Many Differences Show Jesus is BETTER Than the Levitical Priests
Levitical High Priests
Jesus
Many
One
Temporal
Eternal
Shadow
Substance
Sacrifice offered by sinners and for own sin
Sacrifice by one without sin
Repeated
Once for all
Old covenant
New covenant
Earthly sanctuary
Heavenly sanctuary
Barrier in access to God
Direct access to God
Offered blood of bulls and goats
Offered his own blood
No oath
Became high priest with oath from God
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

33. Warnings Against Apostasy
Themes
Warnings Against Apostasy
The author wrote 5 major warnings
(2:1-4; 3:7-4:13; 5:11-6:12; 10:26-31; 12:18-29)
The warnings constitute the purpose for the epistle
Each warning has three parts:
Warning
Reason for taking the warning seriously
Encouragement for heeding the warning with faith, not fear
The warnings become more severe as the epistle progresses
“That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” II Corinthians 12:10

34. The First Three Verses Summarize the Entire Letter
Introduction
1:1-3
Exposition
The First Three Verses Summarize the Entire Letter
Then: God spoke through the prophets
Now (the last days): God has spoken through his son
Heir of all things
Creator of the universe
Radiance of God’s glory
Exact representation of God’s nature
Maintains all things by his word
Made purification for sins (once)
Sitting at God’s right hand
“The first paragraph of the epistle gives a summary view of its main subject, the finality of the absolute Revelation in Christ as contrasted with the preparatory revelation under the Old Covenant.”
B. F. Wescott, “Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews”
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

35. Five Warnings: Don’t Drift away Harden your hearts Be immature
Means of
Apostasy
Application
Five Warnings: Don’t
Drift away
Harden your hearts
Be immature
Deliberately sin
Refuse to listen
All these warnings guard against a terrifying judgment.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

36. What Might Cause Us To: Drift away? Harden your hearts? Be immature?
Means of
Apostasy
Application
What Might Cause Us To:
Drift away?
Harden your hearts?
Be immature?
Deliberately sin?
Refuse to listen?
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

37. Suggestion 1 Catastrophic Event
Means of
Apostasy
Application
Suggestion 1 Catastrophic Event
Death of a loved one – especially an unexpected death
Divorce or other marriage problems
Debilitating illness
Financial troubles
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

38. Suggestion 2 False Profession of Faith
Means of
Apostasy
Application
Suggestion 2 False Profession of Faith
Attachment to a preacher or teacher instead of to Jesus
Acceptance by a group such as a Bible Study or other small fellowship group
Appointment to a leadership position
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

39. Suggestion 3 Persecution
Means of
Apostasy
Application
Suggestion 3 Persecution
Physical
Economic
Social
Religious
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

40. Suggestion 4 Neglect: Drifting Away
Means of
Apostasy
Application
Suggestion 4 Neglect: Drifting Away
Lack of church attendance
Lack of Bible Study attendance
Lack of fellowship with other believers
Lack of personal devotional time
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

41. How to Remain Faithful Heed the warning of a terrifying judgment
Application
How to Remain Faithful
Heed the warning of a terrifying judgment
Be encouraged by the examples of the Old Testament saints (11:1-40), Jesus (12:1-3) and your leaders (13:7)
Consider the Christians around the world who are suffering for Jesus’ sake
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

42. The Four Keys to Aid in Understanding Hebrews
Theme: the superiority of Jesus Christ
Method: exposition of Old Testament scripture
Purpose: exhortation to warn the readers against apostasy and encourage them to remain in the faith.
Style: Alternating of scripture exposition and exhortation in making the argument
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

43. The main theme of Hebrews is:
Test
The main theme of Hebrews is:
The importance of a high priest
The role of faith in Old Testament times
Superiority of Jesus, the son
Apostasy amidst persecution
The priestly order of Melchizedek
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

44. To demonstrate his theme the author of Hebrews draws heavily from:
Test
To demonstrate his theme the author of Hebrews draws heavily from:
The Old Testament scriptures
The wisdom of Greek philosophy
An ancient collection of rabbinic sermons
The sayings of Jesus
Paul’s letters to the Romans and Galatians
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

45. The purpose for writing Hebrews was to:
Test
The purpose for writing Hebrews was to:
Warn the readers against apostasy
Encourage the readers in their faith
Demonstrate the writer’s knowledge of the Old Testament scriptures
Endorse the role of the high priest
Emphasize the role of faith in meeting persecution
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,

46. Lesson
The Superior Son
The author demonstrates to his readers the superiority of Jesus over all that preceded him by using scripture for the purpose of warning them against apostasy and encouraging them in their faith.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1,2,