Hebrews 1:8-12

God's Son is upon the established throne -- Hebrews 1:8-12: Observe what God said to His Son, Jesus, "But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom." (Hebrews 1:8) In Hebrews chapter one we are taught that Jesus should be on the throne because: (1) He is the "Son" of God (Hebrews 1:5), (2) He is the "firstbotten" of God (Hebrews 1:6), (3) He is "God" (Hebrews 1:8-9) and (4) He is "Lord" of all. (Hebrews 1:10)

Jesus should be on the throne because He is God. His part in the creation proves His Deity. "Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands." (Hebrews 1:10) The words of Hebrews 1:10-13 are taken from Psalms 102:25-27. To apply these words to Jesus which were spoken of Jehovah proves conclusively that Jesus is Divine.

God said, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever." If God the Father declares Jesus to be God, He must be really and truly be God. Earthly kings are often unrighteous and their thrones fall. The sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Christ's kingdom. All the laws of the Son's kingdom are just, righteous and holy. Jesus is King of kings because of His love for righteousness and hatred of sin.

Christ's kingdom is not a future kingdom for God declares Him to have, (1) A throne, (2) A kingdom, and (3) A sceptre of that kingdom. This kingdom is forever. Christ Jesus did what He did for man with gladness and cheerfulness. These same attitudes must characterize our service to God!

We are better people if we follow the guidance of God's Son. We must follow Jesus as, (1) Our sympathizing "High Priest" (Hebrews 4:14-16), (2) The "Mediator" of our New Covenant. (Hebrews 8:6), and (3) the "author and finisher" of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)