Hebrews 1:1-4

Hebrews 1 

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

The author of Hebrews begins the book with a description of God the Son. We know a lot about Jesus, and his ministry on Earth, particularly the last three years of His life. But a lot of times I think we forget that Jesus existed as God the Son long before He ever came as a baby.

The passage begins by laying out the transition that occurred. In Old Testament times, God spoke to His people through prophets. But once Jesus came, God spoke through His Son. Then, Hebrews gives us some information about God the Son.

The Son is the appointed heir of all things- He is the first-born and has the rights to inheritance- the cool thing? As believers, we are coheirs with Christ (Rom. 8:17).

The Son was present at creation and was pivotal to creating the world. Verse two says God created the world through the Son. In John 1, we get the picture that the Son is the Word that spoke things into being.

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of His nature- It doesn’t say the Son looks like the Father. They are probably very different. Instead it says He matches the Father’s glory and nature.

The Son upholds the universe by the word of his power- it is clear that the Son is powerful and has control over many things, apparently including the universe- but remember, the Son does the Father’s will- they are linked.

The Son purified our sins- He came in flesh as Christ to atone for our sins once and for all. He is our high priest and advocate

The Son is seated at the right hand of God in Heaven- (until He returns!!).

The Son is much more superior and excellent than the angels.