Chapter 3 Verses 1-6

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HEBREWS CHAPTER THREE VS. 1-6 (USING KING JAMES STUDY TEXT, STUDY BOOK WILL REFERENCE A DIFFERENT VERSION FOR READING)
Heb 3:1  Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 
Heb 3:2  Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 
Heb 3:3  For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. 
Heb 3:4  For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. 
Heb 3:5  And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; 
Heb 3:6  But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. 

3:1-6   Main Point: Jesus is worthy of more honor than Moses.              

1.   In what way does the writer tell us that Christ is better than Moses?
Moses’ work indicated something to come (the church). Jesus’ work is directly correlated to the church “whose house we ARE”…(present tense).The preacher, after already establishing that Jesus is God, reiterates the hierarchal position of Jesus (over mankind).

2.   Who held the positions of “Apostle” and “High Priest” in the Old Testament? Jesus! It makes perfect sense that Jesus is an apostle (one sent for the gospel). Sent out by the Father. It also makes sense that the great mediator would also be called a “high priest”….and who better to do the job than the son?
3.   How do we belong to the household of Christ?
House: 3624: Of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literally or figuratively); by implication a family
It is encouraging to know that we are a family for God. More importantly, the writer says we ARE the house….which carries much more weight. If we are God’s dwelling place, what responsibility does that place on me.
It’s important to remember that this ties in with chapter two with a powerful connection. We are SANCTIFIED (made holy) by a HIGH PRIEST who knows our every struggle. The writer’s point is that those who are in this covenant need to live out their sanctification!

Additional: Note the personal pronouns in verse 5 – his – is not a typical “self” pronoun, but carries the idea of a “baffling wind” (as in the case of “spirit”. Thus: Moses was faithful to God’s house.
Verse 6 “his own” – is a typical self identifying pronoun showing Jesus has ownership over the “house”….which is the church “whose house are we”.

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