Illuminated: Hebrews 1-2Sample

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,  - Hebrews 1:1 ESV

Greek Word Focus

πολυτρόπως/polutropos: in many ways or many avenues

Why It Matters

We can simplify the law of diminishing returns to this idea: there’s a point in which the benefit you gain from something isn’t worth the cost to get that benefit. It’s a fundamental concept in economics but can be seen all over the place. As incredible as donuts may taste, there’s a point in which the amount you eat will not be worth the cost to your budget - or your waistline! As we begin our study of the Book of Hebrews, the author immediately provides a bit of context for the arrival of Jesus. God has spoken to the generations leading up to Christ polutropos - in many different ways or through various avenues. It’s a compound word connecting many (poly) with roadways or routes (tropos). Sometimes those communications were heeded and resulted in obedience, while at other times, God’s people ignored them. 

But rather than filtering humanity through a “cost-benefit analysis” and then deciding that our sin kept us from being worth the investment, Hebrews paints a picture of God giving us His Son and choosing to speak through Jesus! Our Heavenly Father spared no expense to speak to your heart. This important book lays out the truth that His words provide hope in the darkness, healing in difficulty, joy in struggle, and clarity in confusion. Hebrews reminds us that communicating his promises to you was so important that he spared no expense. The law of diminishing returns doesn’t apply to his love for you. You matter that much to God!

Application

How will I rest this week in what Jesus has completed?