2. Superior than Angels Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

3. 1. Introduction

4. 2. Author & Readers

5. ‘ So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.’ Acts 6:7

6. 3. Pastoral Issue

7. 4. Jesus’ Preeminence

8. 5. Creation

9. Psalm 8 O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place …

10. what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the angels.

11. You crowned him with glory and with honour. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet; all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.

12. 6. Angels

13. 7. The Case

14. #Of which angels did God say you are my Son; I am your Father? #Didn’t the scriptures talk about the angels worshiping Jesus? #Wasn’t it Jesus who was appointed to the throne which will last for ever and ever? #Isn’t it about Jesus that they say he will roll up the created order as a garment at the end of the age? #To which angel did the Lord say sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?

19. Ch2: #it was not angels that were being saved but us his people. #Although we were created to be a little lower than the angels and although Jesus subjected himself to be a little lower than the angels to be one of us, God raised him higher than the angels when he was crowned with glory and honour.

21. #The writer quotes Ps 22:22 – I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises. #Jesus said quoting Isaiah 8, ‘Here I am and the children God has given me’.

23. #The writer quotes Ps 22:22 – I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises. #Jesus said quoting Isaiah 8, ‘Here I am and the children God has given me’. Angels are not children of God. We are!

24. In Conclusion

25. Humaita Prison