Tag Archives: Hebrews

“For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham.” (Hebrews 2:16, ESV) Someone asked me once, “What if the fallen angels repented?” Here they were speaking of demons. We understand that God created angels as spirit beings to accomplish His purposes and to worship Him. We also understandContinue reading “Not For Angels (Hebrews 2:16)”

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” (Hebrews 2:14–15, KJVContinue reading “Our Deliverer (Hebrews 2:14-15)”

“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,” (Hebrews 2:11, KJV 1900) Many years ago, I guess in the midst of my mid-life crisis, I had the desire to have a convertible car. I found a 1977 MGBContinue reading “The Sanctifier (Hebrews 2:10-13)”

“For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.” (Hebrews 2:10, ESV) Sometimes there are things that are difficult on the earthly plain to reconcile. One of these is the mercy of God andContinue reading “Mercy and Justice (Hebrews 2:10)”

“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” (Hebrews 2:9, KJV 1900) Once upon a time, I had a great dream of being a person of prominenceContinue reading “The Roundtrip (Hebrews 2:5-9)”

“Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:1–3, ESV) I have aContinue reading “Drifting Away (Hebrews 2:1-4)”

“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14, KJV 1900) In 1984, Christian singer Amy Grant introduced a song titled, “Angels.” The initial lyrics give the record of Herod sending Peter to prison after he, Herod, saw how the killing of James brotherContinue reading “Angels Watching Over Me (Hebrews 1:14)”

“But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?” (Hebrews 1:13, KJV 1900) In October 1977, the music group Queen released a song titled, “We Are The Champions.” The song is about engaging in a long battle but never giving upContinue reading “The Champions (Hebrews 1:13)”

“And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same,Continue reading “Safe in Christ (Hebrews 1:10-12)”

As I went through Hebrews Chapter 1 regarding Jesus’ supremacy over the angels, a couple thoughts came to me that are worthy of further reflection. For the next couple devotions, I will look back at these. “But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousnessContinue reading “Deity of Christ (Hebrews 1:8-9)”