Hebrews Chapter 1 Notes

Scofield Forward Found Here

In compare and contrast, within the theme "better" as spoken of by the commentary writer, verses 1-2 hold a huge comparison. "In times past" God spoke through the prophets, but "In these last days" God spoke through His Son, Jesus Christ. The prophets were good, but Christ was better. This also implies, but stating "these last days" that Christ is the final way by with God will speak to us.

The following verses in chapter one are awe-inspiring and so descriptive of the majesty and might of the Lord. The brightness of His glory, the express image of His person (in speaking of the Godhead, the Trinity, Christ is the embodiment of God, who is spirit, just as the Holy Spirit is spirit), who upholds ALL things by the word of His power! If that doesn't make a Christian want to fall on their knees before an all-powerful God, I don't know what will! When He HIMSELF purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high. The right hand of the throne is a symbol of power and might even here in this world, even more so in Heaven as the Lord takes the right hand of the Father.

Vs 4 states that the Lord was made higher than the angels (this will lead into 2:9) and the rest of the chapter continues to detail the honor, power, might, holiness, immutability, and righteousness of God. Verse 8 is interesting, because it is God saying unto the Lord (the Son) "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever..." This again emphasizes the union of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, while separate are indeed one, something that is very difficult for our minds of flesh to grasp at times.

Verse 14 also points out the ministry of the angels, which I plan to study more into soon.