The Bible Study Podcast

#90 - Hebrews 2

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Oct 31, 2008
Explore the dual nature of Jesus as both a supreme conqueror and a humble servant. Discover why His suffering was essential for perfecting salvation and enabling believers’ adoption into God's family. Uncover the contrast between expectations of a conquering Messiah and the image of the suffering servant. Learn how Jesus' shared experience of flesh and blood frees us from the fear of death, while serving as a merciful high priest, He offers help and sympathy in our temptations.
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INSIGHT

Pay Attention To The Greater Message

  • The writer urges readers to "pay attention" because the message announced by Jesus is greater than the old covenant confirmed by prophets and angels.
  • Hebrews applies Psalm 8 to Christ, arguing his incarnation humbled him below angels yet led to his present glory and supremacy.
ADVICE

Pay Attention—Don't Drift Away

  • Do "pay attention" to Hebrews 2 because it contains essential theological claims about Christ's role and work.
  • Avoid drifting away from these teachings since the author warns their importance repeatedly.
INSIGHT

Suffering Perfects The Savior

  • Jesus became "a little lower than the angels" through incarnation and suffering, then was crowned with glory and honor.
  • His suffering was fitting to make the author of salvation perfect and bring many sons to glory, restoring relationship with God.
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