Thoughts on Hebrews



Chapter 2




"We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away." Hebrews 2:1



As the author is clearly speaking to the newly converted Jews, he begins with a cautious and careful warning. The author spends all of chapter 1 making clear the case that Christ was above angels and that angels are subject to him.

If the law, which was given by an angel through Moses was real and lasting and brought certain punishment for any violation or dissobedience. How much greater will the punishment be if we ignore the gospel, which was given by the Lord and confirmed by witnesses?(vs. 2-3) God also confirmed this message through signs, wonders, miracles and gifts.(v.4) If we live by the law alone, and place creedence in our actions and fail. We deserve Punishment.We reap a consequence. But if we refuse to hear and live the gospel, which was given and confirmed by God, we deserve the ultimate punishment. We reap an eternal consequence.


Just because Christ was made lower then angels for a time, does not diminsh the gospel or new revelation. It does not make the law greater because it was given through an angel. Christ came to restore humanity's dominion over earth. (As Adam sent us into bondage, Christ came to free us, cr. Romans 5:12-21) Jesus, although he was lower for a time, is now crowned with glory and honor at God's right hand, which makes the gospel that much greater then the law. Which makes it possible for Jesus, through his death, to save all humanity.


God sending His son, making him flesh & bone, shared our humanity (v.14) to live perfect and destroy the death,slavery,bondage of evil, the devil and this world. He was made like us, faced temptation to help us, and became "High Priest" (like Moses) to atone for our transgressions. He didn't stay celestial to save angels, but he became merciful and faithful in His service to the Father.

"You made him a little lower then the heavenly beings and crowned Him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under His feet:" Psalm 8:5-6




"My king, my ruler...my Father. Praise you for your love, praise you for your Son. Thank you for adopting me into Your family!"