The Hebrews Series (2026)

This series began in February 2026. This page will be updated as the series continues.

 

 

Message 01 – Final Revelation in Christ

Text – Hebrews 1:1-3

“[1] God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, [2] Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; [3]Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”

  1. God used the prophets to speak in “many ways and many manners” in the Old Testament (cf. 1:1).
  2. Sundry times, diverse manners can mean…
    1. “many portions, many ways”, or “different modes and different occasions”.
  3. Some examples of His ways and manners of revelations through the prophets are…
    1. Visions, dreams, face to face communication (e.g. Isaiah’s vision of the Throne Room, Solomon dream conversation with God, Jacob’s tussle with the Angel of the Lord).
    2. Supernatural and natural phenomena (e.g. Noah and the ark, Moses and the ten plagues of Egypt, Joshua and the Battle of Jericho).
    3. People, better known as the prophets (e.g. Ezekiel, Daniel, Amos, Hosea).
  4. See 2 Peter 1:20-21
  5. Jesus is the agent of God’s final revelation in the last days (cf. 1:2a)
  6. According to this verse, we are, and have been, living in the last days!
  7. God has specified His revelation to Jesus Christ, alone.
    1. Note – I believe this is strong evidence for the cessation of divine revelation by any other means than the revealed Word of God. One who seeks to know God must go through His Son Jesus Christ. This eliminates the teachings of groups like the New Apostolic Reformation (N.A.R.) and other Charismatic Christian movements, that depend on extra-biblical revelations for their doctrines.
    2. See 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 14:26-33
  8. Important facts about Jesus (cf. 1:2b-3)
  9. He is the heir of all things (cf. Colossians 1:16-17)
  10. He made the world (cf. John 1:3)
  11. He is the brightness of God’s glory (cf. John 1:14)
  12. He is the express image of God’s character (cf. John 14:9-10)
  13. He upholds everything by His Word (cf. Genesis 1:3)
  14. He has purged sins (cf. John 1:29; 1 John 3:5)
  15. He is seated at the right hand of God (cf. Ephesians 1:20-22)

 

Message 02 – Jesus is Greater Than the Angels

Text – Hebrews 1:4-13

“[4] Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. [5]For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? [6] And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. [7] And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. [8] 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. [9] Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. [10] And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: [11] They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; [12] And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. [13] But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? [14] Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”

  1. He is greater than the angels (cf. 1:4-13)
    1. He is the Son of God (1:5 a)
      1. The Bible clearly defines Jesus as the Son of God.
        1. Satan addresses Jesus as the Son of God during the time of temptation (cf. Matthew 4; Luke 4).
        2. The unclean spirits (demons/fallen angels) testified that Jesus is the Son of God (cf. Mark 3:11).
        3. Gabriel tells Mary that she will carry the Son of God in her womb (cf. Luke 1:35).
        4. John confirmed the Son of God is Jesus (cf. John 1:34; 1 John 5:20).
      2. The writer uses Old Testament quotations to advance his point further.
        1. The first quote is “7 Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.” It is from Psalm 2:7.
      3. He is the promised son of David (1:5 b)
        1. The second quote is “14 I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son.” It comes from 2 Samuel 7:14.
        2. The part of the Davidic Covenant is applied to Jesus, showing He is the rightful heir to the throne of David.
      4. He is the sovereign whom the angels worship as Yahweh (1:6)
        1. Here we find the third quote “And let all the angels of God worship him.” This is found in the Greek translation of Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint). I believe this is referring to the event described in Luke 2:13-14, which would be His first Advent.
      5. His ministry is not that of a temporary servant like the angels (1:7)
        1. The fourth quote is from Psalms 104:4 “4 Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers flaming fire.”
        2. Angels served as executioners of God’s judgements upon people, but the Son is in a permanent role.
      6. His ministry is that of the eternal ruler (1:8-9)
        1. The fifth quote is from Psalm 45:6-7 “6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”
      7. He is the immutable creator (1:10-12)
        1. The sixth quote is from Psalms 102:25-27 “25 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. 26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: 27 But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.”
      8. He is the sovereign who will rule as victor over all His enemies (1:13)
        1. The seventh and last quote is from Psalms 110:1 “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

 

Message 03 – The Reality of Slipping

Text – Hebrews 1:14-2:3a

“[1:14] Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

[2:1] Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. [2] For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; [3] How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation…”

  1. Angels are servants to believers but are not equal to the sovereignty of Jesus (cf. 1:14).
    1. The focus here is that angels are servants, and that Christ is the sovereign rightful ruler.
    2. This completes the Old Testament section comparing angels to Christ. The superiority of Christ is clear. We have something greater in Him than anything angels have done in the past.
      1. There is support here for “guardian angels”. While this is an interesting doctrine, it is not the thrust of this passage.
    3. What does “who shall be heirs of salvation” mean?
      1. Remember that everything up to this point has been centered around Old Testament writings and connecting those writings to the superiority in Jesus Christ.
      2. These believers have suffered mightily for Christ already (cf. Hebrews 10:32-36).
  • Therefore, “them who” is likely addressing believers, and “heirs of salvation” is likely focusing on the ultimate salvation, which occurs when believers receive their resurrection bodies (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:51-53; 1 John 3:2).
  1. There is a direct connection to what the believer has learned of Christ’s superiority and the believer’s endurance (cf. 2:1).
    1. “Therefore” calls back to what was just said in the first chapter.
    2. “We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard” refer to all that we just learned about Jesus; His sovereignty, His rightful place as ruler, and His eternal nature.
    3. “Lest at any time we should let them slip” speaks to the reality that drifting away can happen at any time, to anyone.
      1. Notice that the author included himself “we” when he spoke about slipping? There are so many expositors that try to nullify God’s promise of eternal life with verses like these. Salvation is never in danger of being lost or forfeited. What is at risk is all that Christ has for a believer to receive in reward and how they are to rule with Him in the Kingdom (cf. Romans 8:16-18).
      2. How does this happen? How does a believer end up slipping? They forget all that they have in Jesus Christ.
    4. God recompensed disobedience with discipline in the Old Testament, so He will do the same in the New Testament (cf. 2:2-3a)
      1. God disciplines His children now, just as He disciplined Israel in the Old Testament (cf. Proverbs 3:11-12).
        1. Abraham’s drifting brought about Ishmael. Lots drifting brought about the shame of his daughters. Moses’s drifting brought about his exclusion from the promised land. David’s drifting brought the death of a child and disfunction in his family. Israel’s drifting as a nation brought about the graphic and gruesome Babylonian captivity.
      2. Our sins have been atoned for by the work of Jesus Christ received by faith. However, there are still consequences for disobedience in the believer’s life (cf. Acts 5:1-11; 8:5-24; 1 Corinthians 11:29-32;Colossians 3:23-25).
        1. There are some fringe outliers in the body of Christ who teach that there is no judgement on the believer because Jesus Christ died for all their sin. Yes, while the believer has been judged in the finished work of Jesus Christ, that does not mean that they are free from the sorrow, shame, and loss of reward that comes with drifting away and disobedience in this life.

 

Message 04 – Confirmed to Us

 

Text: Hebrews 2:3b-4

“[3b] … which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; [4] God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?”

  1. Jesus spoke of salvation during his earthly ministry.
    1. Remember, salvation here should include the promise of future deliverance from all oppression and enemies, which Jesus spoke of in the sense of the Kingdom (cf. Matthew 4:17; Luke 12:31-32; 22:29-30).
  2. God showed approval of Christ’s teaching and the apostle’s teaching about Christ through “signs”, “wonders”, and “miracles”.
    1. The book of Acts is full of these signs, wonders, and miracles (cf. Acts 2:43; 4:30; 5:12; 6:8; 8:6, 13; 14:3; 15:12; 2 Corinthians 12:12).
    2. “Signs” focuses on meaning. “Wonders” focuses on “Miracles” focuses on origin.
    3. Naturally, a question arises. Does God still use the signs, wonders, and miracles to confirm people today?
      1. I do not limit God’s ability to use signs, wonders, and miracles today. However, I believe that the presence of the Bible (Gods Word) negates the need for such things.
      2. The Scripture tells us that these signs and miracles gifts would cease (cf. 1 Corinthians 13:8).
  • The Scripture places emphasis on the word in connection with faith and belief (cf. Romans 10:14-17).
  1. My position: Signs, wonders, and miracles can still be used today where there is a limited availability of the Word, however, they should never replace what has been said by God. An overreliance on signs and wonders can lead to deception (cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10).
  1. “Gifts” were given to the apostles to help further the message, and so they are given to every believer today.
    1. Believer’s gifts today are for the purpose of making God known. They are from the Spirit, not our own talents.
      1. “Each believer regardless of his or her gifts, ministries, and the manner and extent of God’s blessing demonstrates the Holy Spirit through his or her life. Paul’s point here was not that each believer has a gift, though that is true (cf. 1 Peter 4:10). His point was that the Spirit manifests Himself in a great variety of ways. Gifts, ministries, and effects all manifest the Spirit’s presence, not just the more spectacular ones in each category. Believers who have spectacular gifts, ministries, or effectiveness are not necessarily more spiritual than Christians who do not. Each believer makes a unique contribution to the common good, not just certain believers (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; 1 Corinthians 3:4-10). Several examples of this fact follow in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.” – Dr. Tom Constable

 

Message 05 – A Captain in Jesus

Text – Hebrews 2:5-13

“[5] For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. [6] But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? [7] Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: [8] Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. [9] But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. [10] For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. [11] For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, [12] Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. [13] And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.”

  1. The world to come will not be ruled by angels, but by man (cf. 2:5).
    1. The “world to come” refers to the future Messianic Kingdom, often called the Millennium (cf. Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-4; Revelation 20:1-6).
    2. This continues the author’s comparison between Jesus and the angels from chapter one.
      1. The Jews tended to think of angels as a higher order than man.
      2. The writer now shows that God’s future plan places rule over the earth in the hands of man, not angels.
    3. God’s original design was for man to have dominion over creation (cf. 2:6-8a).
      1. The author quotes Psalm 8:4-6 to demonstrate this point.
      2. Man appears small and insignificant compared to the vastness of creation.
        1. Yet God is mindful of him and cares for him.
      3. Man was created “a little lower than the angels”.
        1. Humanity is limited in knowledge, mobility, power, and is subject to death.
      4. Despite these limitations, God crowned man with glory and honor.
        1. God originally gave humanity dominion over creation (cf. Genesis 1:26-28).
      5. This included authority over animals, the earth, and the created order.
    4. Man’s dominion was lost through sin (cf. 2:8b).
      1. The text acknowledges that we do not currently see all things under man’s authority.
      2. This failure of dominion traces back to Adam’s sin (cf. Genesis 3:17-19).
        1. The fall brought the curse upon creation (cf. Romans 8:20-22).
        2. The earth now produces thorns and thistles and resists man’s rule.
      3. Jesus restores what Adam lost (cf. 2:9).
        1. Although humanity’s rule is not presently visible, “we see Jesus.”
        2. Jesus was made “a little lower than the angels” during His earthly life.
          1. His humiliation included His birth, suffering, crucifixion, and death.
        3. He is now crowned with glory and honor following His resurrection and exaltation (cf. Philippians 2:8-11).
        4. Jesus tasted death “for every man”.
          1. He died as humanity’s representative.
          2. He died as humanity’s substitute (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24).
        5. Christ’s suffering was necessary to bring many sons to glory (cf. 2:10).
          1. God is described as the One “for whom are all things, and by whom are all things.”
            1. He is both the source and the purpose of creation (cf. Colossians 1:16).
          2. God’s redemptive plan is to bring “many sons unto glory.”
          3. Jesus is called the “captain” (pioneer or leader) of salvation.
          4. He was made “perfect through sufferings.”
            1. This does not imply moral imperfection.
            2. It means that His suffering qualified Him to be the Savior through His sacrificial death.
          5. Jesus fully identifies with those He saves (cf. 2:11-13).
            1. The One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified share the same humanity.
            2. Because He became truly human, Jesus is not ashamed to call believers His brethren.
            3. The writer supports this with Old Testament quotations.
              1. Psalm 22:22 – Jesus declares God’s name to His brethren and joins them in praise.
              2. Isaiah 8:17 – Jesus expresses trust in God, a mark of true humanity.
  • Isaiah 8:18 – Jesus and believers are pictured as members of one family under God.

Summary:

What a savior we have in Jesus Christ. Man is redeemed by the perfect man, the last Adam, Jesus Christ alone. He is necessary for mankind to finally have subjection to the creation. His death, while tragic, was necessary to make perfect the captain of our salvation. Now, those who have trusted in Jesus, are identified by Him and with Him for all eternity. He knows our name… and have declared to God that we are His brethren! Hallelujah, for I am known and protected by Jesus!