Hebrews | Reading Plan + Study QuestionsSample

HEBREWS 1

THE NEWS OF JESUS IS GOD’S GREATEST MESSAGE

Throughout history, God has spoken to the nation of Israel in many ways, including the messages of the prophets. Through Jesus, God spoke in the ultimate way. The author concludes that the good news of Jesus is greater than all previous messages and messengers from God. Previously, the greatest message from God was the law given to Moses (Exodus 20), but the message of Jesus is even more powerful than the law.

Not only was Jesus present for creation, He upholds all creation. He is both the creator and Sustainer of all things. Described as the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, Jesus, through His time on Earth, provided access to God for all believers.

Jesus is the Son of God, a title that holds more authority than all the angels. Jesus is both fully human and fully God, acting as both a man and a spiritual being. God and Jesus have the relationship of a father and son, a relationship more intimate than God’s relationship with the angels. When Jesus came to Earth, He gave up his status above the angels to become human and suffer to restore God with humanity.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Read Hebrews 1:1-4. How did the author describe Jesus in comparison to God? What does God say to Jesus alone (Hebrews 1:5)?

Read Psalm 102:25-28. How would the author’s references to Jewish Scripture be impactful to a Hebrew audience?