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

CHAPTER 2 VERSES 10-13

HEBREWS CHAPTER TWO VS. 10-13

Heb 2:10  For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 

Heb 2:11  For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, 

Heb 2:12  Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 

Heb 2:13  And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. 

2:10-13 Main Point: Jesus has unified mankind with himself, and in turn mankind with God (through sanctification)

4. What is meant by the fact that Jesus was made “perfect through sufferings”? Perfect: 5048-to complete, that is, (literally) accomplish
Sufferings:3804 something undergone, that is, hardship or pain
By becoming man, Jesus (the chief leader) became the unifying benefactor for God. God, through Jesus, now relates to mankind through this brotherly relationship.

What is the significance of this established brother relationship?

Jesus is part of the church! Among us! One of us! His life, his personae declares the name of Jehovah, and sings His praises in our midst!

5. How does this passage prove that Christ is superior?

In contrast, no angel has (or can) do this. Ultimately we will see that there was only one that could accomplish this…Jesus.

Additional: How does Jesus “tell of your name” (Jehovah)
One looks to the life of Jesus. It is exemplified with great compassion to those who are lost and seeks justice for the glory of God. Jesus never made a step that was not directed by the father.

Isn’t that what he wants from us?

Sanctify: 37- to make holy, that is, (ceremonially) purify or consecrate

Other Important words –Sons, children – denoting a familial relationship