1. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4

2. Introduction: Matthew 1:18-25 18)This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19) Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

3. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 Introduction: Matthew 1:18-25 20) But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 )She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:

4. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 Introduction: Matthew 1:18-25 23) “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” — which means, “God with us.” 24) When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25) But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

5. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I. Voices from the Past (v.1)

6. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) Old means of communication ERA In the past RecipientsTo our forefathers Agents Through the prophets WaysIn various ways

7. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) Old means of communication New means of communication ERA In the pastIn these last days RecipientsTo our forefathersTo us Agents Through the prophets Through His Son WaysIn various ways In one way (implied)

8. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say?

9. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15

10. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18

11. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18 His tribe... Genesis 49:10

12. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18 His tribe... Genesis 49:10 His virgin birth... Isaiah 7:14

13. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18 His tribe... Genesis 49:10 His virgin birth... Isaiah 7:14 His deity... Isaiah 9:6

14. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18 His tribe... Genesis 49:10 His virgin birth... Isaiah 7:14 His deity... Isaiah 9:6 His family... Isaiah 11:1

15. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18 His tribe... Genesis 49:10 His virgin birth... Isaiah 7:14 His deity... Isaiah 9:6 His family... Isaiah 11:1 His birthplace... Micah 5:2

16. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 I.Voices from the Past (v.1) So what did the prophets say? His humanity... Genesis 3:15 His nationality... Genesis 22:18 His tribe... Genesis 49:10 His virgin birth... Isaiah 7:14 His deity... Isaiah 9:6 His family... Isaiah 11:1 His birthplace... Micah 5:2 His appearance... Daniel 9:25

17. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 Some Prophetic Scriptures: Genesis 3:15, 22:18, 49:10, Deuteronomy 18:15, Psalm 2, 16:10, 45:2, 68:18, 69:21, 110:1, 118:22, 132:11, Isaiah 2:4, 7:14, 9:6, 11:1, 28:16, 42:1, 53, 59:16, 61:1, 63:1, Jeremiah 23:5, Daniel 9:25, Micah 5:2, Haggai 2:7, Zechariah 3:8, 6:12, 9:9, 11:12, 12:10, 13:7, Malachi 3:1

18. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)

19. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

20. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” Psalm 2:8 Romans 8:17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

21. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” 2. “Through Him He made the universe.” Hebrews 1:10 He also says, “In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

22. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” 2. “Through Him He made the universe.” Hebrews 1:10 John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

23. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” 2. “Through Him He made the universe.” Hebrews 1:10 John 1:3 I Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.

24. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” 2. “Through Him He made the universe.” Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

25. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” 2. “Through Him He made the universe.” 3. “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being.”

26. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.” 2. “Through Him He made the universe.” 3. “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being.” 4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.”

27. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.” Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

28. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.” 5. “Purification for sins”

29. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.” 5. “Purification for sins” 6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”

30. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” Psalm 110:1 The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”

31. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” Hebrews 7:25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

32. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

33. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” Acts 7:56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

34. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.”

35. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Superior Priest (7:7)

36. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19)

37. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)

38. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6) Superior promise (8:6)

39. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6) Superior promise (8:6) Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24)

40. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6) Superior promise (8:6) Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24) Superior possession (10:24)

41. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6) Superior promise (8:6) Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24) Superior possession (10:24) Superior country (11:40)

42. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6) Superior promise (8:6) Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24) Superior possession (10:24) Superior country (11:40) Superior resurrection (11:35)

43. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) Superior Priest (7:7) Superior hope (7:19) Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6) Superior promise (8:6) Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24) Superior possession (10:24) Superior country (11:40) Superior resurrection (11:35) Superior privilege (11:40)

44. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

45. “God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4 II.Today’s Voice (vv.2-4) 7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.” Romans 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.