Chapter 1:1-4

HEBREWS CHAPTER ONE VS. 1-4 (KING JAMES STUDY TEXT, STUDY BOOK WILL REFERENCE SEPARATE READING TEXT)

Heb 1:1  God,G2316 who at sundry timesG4181 andG2532 in divers mannersG4187 spakeG2980 in time pastG3819 unto theG3588 fathersG3962 byG1722 theG3588 prophets,G4396 

Heb 1:2  Hath inG1909 theseG5130 lastG2078 daysG2250 spokenG2980 unto usG2254 byG1722 his Son,G5207 whomG3739 he hath appointedG5087 heirG2818 of all things,G3956 byG1223 whomG3739 alsoG2532 he madeG4160 theG3588 worlds;G165 

Heb 1:3  WhoG3739 beingG5607 the brightnessG541 of his glory,G1391 andG2532 the express imageG5481 of hisG848 person,G5287 andG5037 upholdingG5342 all thingsG3956 by theG3588 wordG4487 of hisG846 power,G1411 when he had byG1223 himselfG1438 purgedG4160 G2512 ourG2257 sins,G266 sat downG2523 onG1722 the right handG1188 of theG3588 MajestyG3172 onG1722 high;G5308 

Heb 1:4  Being madeG1096 so muchG5118 betterG2909 than theG3588 angels,G32 asG3745 he hath by inheritance obtainedG2816 a more excellentG1313 nameG3686 thanG3844 they.G846 

1:1-4  Mainpoint: Jesus, the son of God, the express image of God, is by INHERITANCE…BETTER than the angels                                                                     Make  additional notes at left and below (in workbook)

1.        You should have noted certain contrasts between what God has done in the past and what He has done in the “last days.” List as many contrasts as you can see:     Huh? Here’s what God did with Jesus that he did not do in the past: Spoke to them by his son (as a man).  (The fulfillment of the appointed Jesus to inherit all things…(which makes sense, because all things were made by him)). God’s likeness was seen by mankind in Jesus, by the pouring out of his power, through the cleansing of sin (removal). Jesus took his rightful place at the throne (right hand of God) after these things were accomplished. The name of Jesus is exalted over the angels. This is an INHERITANCE (significant).

2.    What are the “last days?”
Isa_2:2  And it shall come to passH1961 in the lastH319 days,H3117 that the mountainH2022 of the LORD'SH3068 houseH1004 shall beH1961 establishedH3559 in the topH7218 of the mountains,H2022 and shall be exaltedH5375 above the hills;H4480 H1389 and allH3605 nationsH1471 shall flowH5102 untoH413 it.

Mic_4:1  But in the lastH319 daysH3117 it shall come to pass,H1961 that the mountainH2022 of the houseH1004 of the LORDH3068 shall beH1961 establishedH3559 in the topH7218 of the mountains,H2022 and itH1931 shall be exaltedH5375 above the hills;H4480 H1389 and peopleH5971 shall flowH5102 untoH5921 it.

In eschatological terms: The Hebrew viewed this to mean the return of power to the Israel nation. The writer is implying that Jesus did bring the Last Days power. It just isn’t a return to physical power God was talking about. What greater power could there be than for one man to destroy death, take away sin, and reconciled mankind back to God?
           

3.    What does it mean for Christ to    be the “exact imprint of his nature?”
KJ-“the express image of his person” 5481: express image – engraving, that is, an exact copy---- “of his” 848-self ----“his person” 5287 -a setting under (support), that is, (figuratively) concretely essence,

All things that God is, Jesus is (exact copy) – This writer comes out full power with this statement. He is equating Jesus with God.

4.        What is the writer’s purpose in his description of Christ in verses 2-3?
See answer to #3. The writer will be making arguments as to why Jesus is the messiah. This opening statement is the conclusion of his arguments

TRANSFORMATION: What do we learn about God from this chapter?

How does this change the way you see God and      how does this change your life?            How does this encourage us to  stand in the faith?

NOTES:

This writer first off places himself within the Jewish culture….genetically. Using the word “fathers” denotes a familial relationship.  (Significant)
He also begins with the ultimate authority….GOD.

Who else talks about Jesus making the world(s)

What is the Word Of His Power?

Word: 4487 - From G4483; an utterance (individually, collectively or specifically); by implication a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever: - + evil, + nothing, saying, word. ROOT 4483 denotes “pouring forth”

Power 1411- From G1410; force (literally or figuratively); specifically miraculous power (usually by implication a miracle itself): - ability,

Purged:4160-2512: to make or do - a washing off, that is, (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation: - cleansing, + purge, purification, (-fying).

Inheritance: 2816 -to be an heir to (literally or figuratively): - be heir, (obtain by) inherit (-ance).

What other event did God display His “Word of His Power”?
God spoke the world and the universes into existence in Gen 1…also mentioned in verse 2.

Why was it important to confirm Jesus over the angels?
The Hebrews regarded the angels of God as holy servants. Some angels were watchers, warriors, and messengers for God. It’s safe to assume they were esteemed to have the trust of Jehovah. Even with all their notoriety, Jesus’ ministry was greater…and he was greater.

Brightness-541-an off flash

Glory-1391 - dignity, glory (-ious), honour