Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14

The question here, speaking of the angels, is actually tied directly to verse 7. In that verse, two words were used which are now repeated in this verse –

1:7 –And of the angels He says:

“Who makes His angels spirits
And His ministers a flame of fire.”

1:14 – Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?… Read the rest

Monday, 13 August 2018

But to which of the angels has He ever said:
“Sit at My right hand,
Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”? Hebrews 1:13

The author has been carefully contrasting the Person of Jesus Christ to the nature, being, and authority of angels. He just showed that God, through Christ, created.… Read the rest

Sunday, 12 August 2018

Like a cloak You will fold them up,
And they will be changed.
But You are the same,
And Your years will not fail.” Hebrews 1:12

This continues the quote found in Psalm 102, specifically verses 26 & 27 –

“Like a cloak You will change them,
And they will be changed.… Read the rest

Saturday, 11 August 2018

They will perish, but You remain;
And they will all grow old like a garment; Hebrews 1:11

The words here are found in Psalm 102:26 –

They will perish, but You will endure;
Yes, they will all grow old like a garment;

It has already been seen in just the few previous verses that the Son was there at the beginning, thus meaning he was there before the beginning in an eternal, timeless state.… Read the rest

Friday, 10 August 2018

And:
“You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth,
And the heavens are the work of Your hands. Hebrews 1:10

The words of this verse are tied directly back to verse 8 which began with, “But to the Son He says.” From there, the remaining substance of verses 8 & 9 was applied to the Son of God, Jesus.… Read the rest