Jesus Is Better Than Angels
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Key Summary Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4
Key Summary Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4
I. God Speaks
I. God Speaks
Hebrews 1:1-2
Hebrews 1:1-2
God spoke a lot
Through human agents
Jesus is now how God mainly speaks
II. 4 Important Facts About Christ
II. 4 Important Facts About Christ
Hebrews 1:3-4
Hebrews 1:3-4
Jesus perfectly reflects God
Jesus’ command holds everything together
He cleansed us from our sins
Jesus is honored in heaven
Conclusion (1:4)
III. 6 Reasons Not To Worship Angels
III. 6 Reasons Not To Worship Angels
Hebrews 1:5-14
Hebrews 1:5-14
Jesus is God’s Son (heir), angels aren’t
God commands angels to worship Jesus
Angels serve God and shouldn’t be worshipped
Jesus’ reign is forever
Jesus created the angels & everything else
God doesn’t honor angels the way he honors Jesus
Conclusion (1:14)
IV. Warning!
IV. Warning!
Hebrews 2:1-4
Hebrews 2:1-4
We can be apostates if we neglect (ignore, reject) the truth
The message (Lesser to greater argument)
God punished the disobedience of those who heard the message from angels
God will punish those who don’t listen to Jesus
V. More Comparisons of Jesus & Angels
V. More Comparisons of Jesus & Angels
Hebrews 2:5-18
Hebrews 2:5-18
Angels don’t control the future, Jesus does
Jesus is better since he took a lower position than angels
Result: God gave Jesus all rule and authority
Jesus became a perfect leader through suffering
Jesus died to save people, not angels
Jesus is our relatable high priest
Prayer