The Superiority of the Son of God

WOW class at First Baptist at Paducah, Ky.

Here we go into a new study of God's Word.  This past Sunday, August 31, 2014, our class looked at introduction information of the Book of Hebrews which included: author, recipient, date written, style, culture of the area at the time of writing, relevance to the believer today.

Now, we are ready to begin our research in this marvelous study of the Superiority of the Son of God. Therefore, our lesson for Sunday, September 7, 2014, will be chapter one. The writer of Hebrews gives us doctrinal statements in the first four verses of this chapter. Then in verses 5 -14, he supports those statements with old Testament scripture passages. These passages are very important so take the time to read them and note the reference to each passage.

From Shepherd's Notes page 13 he gives a great summary statement.
"The Hebrew prophets had been God's spokesmen who uniquely brought the word to his chosen people. No longer now must God's message be relayed through the prophets. It now comes directly through the Son, who is "the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word"(1:3)."

After the writer of Hebrews mentions the prophets, he next compares the superiority of Jesus over the angels. God's angels are ministering spirits sent out to serve those who inherit salvation. What do you know about angels?

Angels are mentioned in the Bible over 300 times. These created spirits have power, knowledge, and presence. According to William Barclay in his commentary on the book of Hebrews he writes on page 11:
"There was one danger which the writer of Hebrews wished at all costs to avoid. The doctrine of angels is a very lovely thing; but it has one danger.
It puts a series of being between man and God. It introduces a series of beings, other than Jesus, through whom man makes approach to God. That is clearly seen in the Jewish belief that the angels brought God's message to men and that the angels brought men's prayers to God.  In Christianity there is no need for anyone else in between. Because of Jesus and what Jesus did we have direct access to God."

On Sunday in our group time we will look at some of the teachings about angels. They are powerful spirit beings and they have a place in this universe. Understanding how mighty and powerful the angels are then comparing the power and might of Jesus we can know that Jesus is so far superior to the realm of angels.

I plan to see each of you Sunday. Remember we are back to the regular time.  Sunday School time begins at 9:50 A.M.