Hebrews Chapter 1 Questions:
- In your own words, explain the meaning and significance of the following phrases about Jesus in Hebrews 1:1-4
a. Heir of all things:
b. Made the universe through him:
c. The radiance of God’s glory:
d. Exact expression of his nature:
e. Sustaining all things by his powerful word:
f. Making purification for sins:
g. At the right hand of the Majesty on high:
h. Superior to the angels
- As God’s firstborn son, what does vs 6 say Jesus deserves?
- How does God describe the angels and what do those descriptions help us understand in vs. 7? (See also Psalms 104:4)
- Why was the Son anointed by God?
- Read Exodus 29:5-9 and 1 Samuel 9:26-10:1. What was the purpose of the anointing in these scriptures?
- What do we learn about the nature of Jesus from vs. 10-12? Why is this important?
- What is the purposeful work of the angels as given by God?
- Why is Jesus superior to the angels?
Application Questions:
- Which of the many attributes of Jesus described in Hebrews 1 especially comforts me? Why?
- What things of this world tend to compete with Jesus for my focus and devotion? Why is Jesus better than anything this world can offer?