"Hebrews is basically a book that exhorts discouraged Christians to continue onstrong with Jesus in light of the complete superiority of who He is and what Hedid for us." - David Guzik - P26
Lord Jesus, all authority in the heavens and on the earth belongs to You. Maythe reality of Your universal lordship and reign be etched upon my mind andheart as I seek to faithfully serve You. In Your name, amen. - P27
At first, it might be confusing to see Jesus being called the "firstborn."
This seems to imply that Jesus is a created being like the angels. But theword "firstborn" is often used in Scripture as a title given by God thatdenotes a position of preeminence. - P26
For example, the nation of Israel iscalled God‘s firstborn (Exod. 4:22). The title of firstborn is used in thispassage of Hebrews to emphasize that Jesus is higher than the angels.
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Angels are created servants of God, but Jesus is the only Son of Godwho was with Him in the beginning when He created the heavens andthe earth, and whose throne will last forever and ever. - P26
yourself to linger in the passage. Don‘t rush to fill the silence with pe-titions or resolutions. Pay attention to the details Scripture gives youabout Jesus the words He likes to use, the things that delight Him, how Scripture describes Him. - P27
When you give yourself time to savorGod, quiet time truly becomes quality time. - P27
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