Hebrews - Chapter 1

Hebrews 1.1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hebrews 1.2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Hebrews 1.3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: Hebrews 1.4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. Hebrews 1.5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? Hebrews 1.6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. Hebrews 1.7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. Hebrews 1.8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Hebrews 1.9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Hebrews 1.10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: Hebrews 1.11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; Hebrews 1.12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. Hebrews 1.13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Hebrews 1.14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Hebrews : Chapter 1

The Supremacy of Christ according to Hebrews 1

Chapter 1 of the Epistle to the Hebrews proclaims the supremacy of Christ. It raises a vital question: how does Jesus surpass God's previous revelations? This majestic text presents Christ as the pinnacle of divine revelation, superior to the angels and heir of all things. The author highlights the divinity of Jesus, his role in the creation and maintenance of the universe, as well as his redemptive work.

To establish Christ's authority, the author uses quotations from the Old Testament. Let's explore together five biblical passages that develop the glorious themes of this foundational chapter.

Colossians 1:15-16

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, powers or authorities; all things were created through him and for him. » This passage echoes the description of Christ in Hebrews 1 as the creator and sustainer of all things.

John 1:1-3

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; without him, nothing would have been made that exists.” » Like Hebrews 1, this passage emphasizes the divinity of Christ and his role in creation.

Philippians 2:9-11

"Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." » This passage reflects the exaltation of Christ described in Hebrews 1, emphasizing His superiority over all things.

Psalms 2:7

"I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, 'You are my Son; today I have begotten you.' » This psalm is quoted in Hebrews 1:5 to demonstrate the superiority of Christ over the angels.

Isaiah 9:6

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders. And he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. » This messianic prophecy resonates with the description of Christ in Hebrews 1 as Son of God and heir of all things.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to recognize the greatness of Christ, our Savior, and to celebrate His eternal reign.