TEXT: Hebrews 1:1-2:1
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In the first week of our Advent series, we look to Hebrews 1. This passage is jam-packed with the glory of Jesus, the Son of God. As we reflect on these verses we are meant to see the glories of Christ in a fresh way; a way that awakens our hearts to worship him. The original audience of the letter to the Hebrews was a group of suffering Christians. Like them, we too may wonder, “Where is God in the midst of this painful and confusing world?” Hebrews 1 declares to us- God is not silent- He has spoken to us through His Son. God is not distant- He has come down to save us.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: Questions aimed at our minds to help us understand God’s word.
Considering some of the ways God has spoken in the Old Testament. In light of this, what is the highlighting by contrasting how God spoke in the past, and how God has now definitively spoken (1:1–2)?
In 1:3 Jesus is described as the “radiance of the glory of God.” In biblical literature “glory” often refers to the luminous manifestation of God’s person (see Ex. 16:7; 33:18; Isa. 40:5; 60:1, 19). What does the idea of “radiance” communicate about who Jesus is?
The writer goes on to explain that Jesus made purification for sins (v.3). How did Jesus do this? What did he do after he made purification for sins?
HEART: Questions aimed at our affections to help us love God
Reflecting on Hebrews 1 is like drinking through a fire hose. The author jam-packs the text with the riches of Christ’s glory. In what ways does this passage lead you to worship?
In 1:4-14 the author uses the Old Testament scriptures to show that Christ is more superior to the angels. The original audience of this letter apparently struggled with the temptation to exalt angelic beings above Christ. In what ways are you tempted to exalt created things above Jesus? How does Hebrews 2 help re-orient your heart?
HANDS: Questions aimed at our hands to help us live for God (Personally, Communally, and Missionally)
What is the warning the author gives in Hebrews 2:1? What happens if we don’t heed this warning?