As the Sovereign of all that exists, Christ suffered many things just to become a human like one of His creation. (Philippians 2:7) “But made himself of no reputation [He emptied Himself], and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: ” He suffered by leaving the […]
On the highway, flashing lights, sirens and bright signs are designed to get our attention when there is something coming of which we must be aware. In a very real way, they are shouting “Pay Attention!” Hebrews 2 begins with a similar warning. The word “therefore” points us back to the message in chapter 1. […]
In the Old Testament dispensation, angels were often the mediators between God and man. Frequently, God spoke to man through angels. The angel of the LORD spoke to Hagar, Abraham, Moses, Balaam, Gideon, Samson’s mother, David, Elijah, and others. Some of them may have been a theophany (God in human form), but they were called […]
W. Max Alderman “The book of Hebrews contains a series of contrasts between the good things of Old Testament Judaism (which hinged on the law) and the better things of New Testament Christianity (which focuses on God’s grace and Christ’s willing and acceptable sacrifice). The law could never take away the sins of man; it […]