Jesus Became Man to Save Us
(Hebrews 2:11-15)

I. As a man, Jesus’ death secured our salvation. (Hebrews 2:11a; 10:10; 12:14)

II. Jesus’ humanity is so complete that He is not ashamed to call us brethren (Hebrews 2:11b-13).

A. As our brother, Jesus proclaims God’s name to us. (Hebrews 2:12; Psalm 22; Matthew 26:30)

B. As our brother, Jesus shows us how to trust God in the midst of trials. (Hebrews 2:13a; Isaiah 8:17-18)

C. As our brother, Jesus is the Son of God and we are the children of God. (Hebrews 2:13b; John 1:12-13; 6:39)

III. Jesus’ humanity and victory over death frees us from the power and fear of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15; John 11:25-26)

The Glory of the Cross of Christ
(Hebrews 2:10)

Jesus’ death was fitting because it results in God’s bringing many sons to glory. (1 Corinthians 15:20-22)

Jesus’ death was fitting because it works for God’s glory in accord with His eternal purpose. (Hebrews 2:10, Acts 2:23; 4:27-28; John 12:27; Colossians 1:16; Romans 11:36)

Jesus’ death was fitting because it displays God’s perfect attributes. (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 1:24)

Jesus’ death was fitting because it confirms His perfect humanity. (Hebrews 4:15; James 1:14; Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 5:8)

Jesus’ death was fitting because it confirms Him as the Captain of our salvation. (Hebrews 2:10; 12:2)

Our Eternal Destiny in Jesus
(Hebrews 2:5-9)

I. God’s original intent for man was that we rule over the earth. (Hebrews 2:5-8a)
A. Man’s destiny is higher than that of the angels. (Hebrews 2:5)
B. God’s original intent for us is described in Psalm 8. (2:6-8).

II. God’s original intent for man was hindered by our fall into sin. (Hebrews 2:8b)

III. God’s original intent for man will be realized through Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 2:9)

Are We Drifting or Growing?
(Hebrews 2:1-4)

I. The salvation Jesus offers is so great.
A. Salvation is so great because it is the one thing that every person needs more than anything else. (Romans 6:23; John 3:36)
B. Salvation is so great because it comes to us from none other than the Lord Jesus Himself. (Hebrews 2:1)
C. Salvation is so great because eyewitnesses confirmed it as true. (Hebrews 2:3)
D. Salvation is so great because God Himself confirmed the message by miracles through the apostles. (Hebrews 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:1)

II. Because God’s salvation is so great, we must not neglect it. (Hebrews 2:3a)
A. The Law imposed frightening penalties for disobedience. (Numbers 15:30, 32-36; Joshua 7:1-26; Numbers 16)
B. The neglect of the gospel will bring far worse consequences. (Hebrews 10:29)

III. In spite of the greatness of God’s salvation, we all are in danger of drifting away from it. (Hebrews 2:1)
A. The cause of drifting is neglect.
B. The antidote to drifting is paying attention. (Hebrews 2:1)

Conclusion (Hebrews 6:18-20; 12:1-3; Philippians 2:12; 3:13-14; 1 Peter 1:14-16)

Jesus Over Angels
(Hebrews 1:4-14)

Jesus is superior to the angels because He sits at God’s right hand, whereas they are sent out to serve the saints. (Hebrews 1:13-14; Psalm 110:1; Matthew 22:42-45)

Jesus is superior to the angels because He is uniquely the Son of God. (Hebrews 1:4-5; John 5:18; Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14)

Jesus is superior to the angels because they worship and serve Him. (Hebrews 1:6-7; Psalm 89:27)

Jesus is superior to the angels because He is the God who reigns eternally. (Hebrews 1:8-9; Psalm 45:6-7)

Jesus is superior to the angels because He is the eternal Creator of heaven and earth. (Hebrews 1:10-12; Psalm 102:25-27)

Jesus Over Everything
(Hebrews 1:2b-3)

Jesus is supreme as the One who sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. (Hebrews 1:8,13; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28)

Jesus is supreme as the heir of all things. (Psalm 2:8; Ephesians 1:18)

Jesus is supreme as the Creator of all things. (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17)

Jesus is supreme as the brightness of the Father’s glory. (John 8:12: 2 Corinthians 4:6)

Jesus is supreme as the express image of the Father’s person. (John 14:9; Luke 10:22)

Jesus is supreme as upholding all things by the word of His power. (Colossians 1:17)

Jesus is supreme as the One who by Himself purged our sins. (Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Peter 1:18-19)

God’s Supreme Revelation
(Hebrews 1:1-2a)

I. In the past, God spoke to the fathers by the prophets. (Hebrews 1:1)
A. God is. (Genesis 1:1)
B. God has spoken. (Romans 1:18-23; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Luke 10:21-22)

II. In the present, God has spoken supremely and finally in His Son. (Hebrews 1:2a; Luke 9:35)

Application

If we are not using the Bible to come to know Jesus Christ in a deeper, more personal way, we are not using it correctly. (Matthew 16:15)

We must interpret the Bible Christologically. (Galatians 3:24)

We should not look for or expect any new revelation from God after the completion of the New Testament. (Hebrews 1:1-2)

The Parable of the Net
(Matthew 13:47-52)

I. Jesus tells the parable of the net. (Matthew 13:47-48)
A. The kingdom of heaven is like a net catching fish in a lake. (Habakkuk 1:14-15; Matthew 4:19-20; Revelation 20:11-12)
B. When the net is full, the fishermen collect the good fish in baskets and throw the bad fish away. (Matthew 13:30)

II. Jesus explains the parable of the net. (Matthew 13:49-50)
A. The parable is about the end of the age. (Matthew 13:39-42)
B. The angels will separate the wicked from the righteous. (Matthew 24:31; 25:31-32)
C. They will throw the wicked into the fiery furnace where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Revelation 20:14-15)

III. Jesus encourages the disciples to teach these parables of the kingdom to others. (Matthew 13:51-52)
A. He first makes sure they understand the parables. (Matthew 13:51)
B. He then compares the parables of the kingdom to new treasures that the owner brings out of the storeroom along with the old. (Matthew 13:52; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Parables of the Treasure and Pearl
(Matthew 13:44-46)

I. Treasure Hidden in a Field (Matthew 13:44)
A. Finding hidden treasure.
B. The joy of discovery.
C. Total commitment. (Luke 14:33)

II. A Merchant Looking for Fine Pearls (Matthew 13:45-46)
A. The search for ultimate value. (Isaiah 65:1; Jeremiah 29:13)
B. The pearl of great price.
C. Total commitment (Proverbs 4:7-9)

APPLICATION
1) The joy of salvation. (Psalm 51:12; Isaiah 12:3)
2) The overwhelming importance of eternal life. (Matthew 16:24-26)
3) The surpassing greatness of Jesus. (Psalm 27:4; 73:25; Philippians 3:7-8)

Thank God for the strength of Christian freedom. (John 8:21-23; 35-36)

Thank God for the safety of Christian freedom. (John 8:24; Romans 6:23)

Thank God for the security of Christian freedom. (John 8:25-29; 1 John 3:5; 1 Peter 1:19; 2:22)

Thank God for the sacrifice of Christian freedom. (John 8:28; Hebrews 2:9; 14-15)

Thank God for the source of Christian freedom. (John 8:30-34)