3 amazing truths about Jesus that impact how we live
I. Our Champion, Jesus, was Perfected through Suffering (2:10)
Hebrews 2:10 - For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings.
A. Jesus is our champion – our hero – who fought the battle for us
Hebrews 2:10 - For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings.
B. Jesus completed his mission through suffering
Hebrews 2:10 - For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings.
II. Jesus, Our Brother, Is not Ashamed to Claim Us (Hebrews 2:11-13)
Hebrews 2:11-13 - For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, in the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” And again, “I will put My trust in Him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”
A. Jesus’ death made the family connection possible
Hebrews 2:12 - saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, in the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.”
B. Jesus trusted the Father’s will and plan
Hebrews 2:13 - And again, “I will put My trust in Him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”
III. Jesus, Our High Priest, Helps Us (2:14-18)
Hebrews 2:14-18 - Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
A. You are free from the power of death because Jesus freed you
Hebrews 2:14 - Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.
Ecclesiastes 7:2 - It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, because that is the end of every man, and the living takes it to heart.
B. You are not a slave to the fear of death
Hebrews 2:15 - …and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.
1 Corinthians 15:54-55 - But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
C. You can trust God because he helps us when we are tempted
Hebrews 2:16-18 - For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.
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