Chapter 2 Verses 14-18

HEBREWS CHAPTER TWO VS. 14-18

Heb 2:14  Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 

Heb 2:15  And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 

Heb 2:16  For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. 

Heb 2:17  Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 

Heb 2:18  For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to help them that are tempted.  

2:14-18 Main Point: Reconciliation through Jesus is achieved through an understanding high priest…merciful, faithful, because he was one of us physically.

6. Why did Christ have to be made like His brethren in all things?

“that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people”
Merciful:1655- compassionate (actively)
Faithful: 4103 - objectively trustworthy; subjectively trustful:
God understands that mankind’s faith required a solid foundation. Not one of simple rote fear, but an understanding that God is with us, not against us. That is exhibited in the human form of Jesus, the son. Becoming vulnerable, accessible…one of us in many ways. God understands us.

7. What hope is given to us in verse 18? (See 6)
Tempted: 3985 - to test (objectively)
Help: 997 to aid or relieve
Does it not make sense that we would trust sharing our shortcomings with a high priest who knows firsthand about the struggles with temptation?

Additional:

17: he had to be made (behooved): 3784 to owe (pecuniarily)

Note that the term “high priest” is used and opens a much longer dialog