Hebrews 1 - Introduction

GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS SON

-- HEBREWS ONE --

Hebrews one is designed to cause us to understand the greatness of Jesus. He is the only one through whom God speaks today. God formerly spoke by the prophets. Now He has spoken by his Son. This epistle or letter is designed to keep people from turning from Christianity. In order to accomplish this goal the superiority of Jesus is show. It is likewise clearly proven that Christianity is superior to the Mosaic system.

The entire purpose of Hebrews chapter one is to show the exalted nature of the Son of God. Jesus is addressed as God, and His throne is said to be for ever and ever. Jesus, the author of the Christian system, is greater than Moses and greater than angles.

The Christian system is superior to any other system because it centers in the one true God and His only begotten Son, Jesus the Christ. This Jesus is, (1) Prophet -- He serves as God's spokesman (Hebrews 1:1-2), (2) Priest -- He makes purification for sins (Hebrews 1:3), and (3) King -- sitting on the right hand of God. (Hebrews 1:3)

Let us learn of the superiority of Jesus: