The Epistles to the Hebrews

22  The Ep i s t l e to the Hebrews : Par t I

III. Jesus Christ as Superior to the Angels, Heb. 1.5-14.

A. The name of the Son is superior to the name given to the angels.

1. Jesus is acclaimed uniquely as God’s intimate “ My Son ,” Ps. 2.7.

2. Jesus as precise fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant , 2 Sam 7.12-16

3. Jesus’ resurrection and ascension give evidence of his unique sonship, Rom. 1.4; Ps. 2.7; Acts 13.33.

B. The dignity of the Son is superior to that of the angels.

1. Angels have never received command to worship other angels, or to receive worship.

2. The angels are commanded to worship the first born who came into the world as God in the flesh, Deut. 32.42; Ps. 96.7.

3. As co-equal with God, Jesus receives worship as God, John 5.20-23.

C. The status and position of the Son is superior to that of the angels.

1. The angels are a part of the created order made to carry out God’s commands swiftly and powerfully, Ps. 104.4.

2. The Son of God, however, shares the throne with the Father, as Lord of the kingdom given to him by the Father, Ps. 45.6-7.