2. To keep us from falling (Jude 24). 3. To save us to the uttermost (He brews 7 :2 5 ). 4. To de beyond our asking or think ing (Ephesians 3 :2 0 ). 5. To subdue all things unto Himself (Phil. 3 :2 1 ). REVIEW OF HEBREWS 1 and 2 Henderson, “The main facts about the Person of Christ which are re vealed in these two chapters may now be summarized: C hapter 1 : Christ as God — the foundation of His sacrifice “Better than the angels” verse 4. C hapter 2 : Christ as Man — the foundation of His priesthood “Lower than the an gels” verse 9. This section of the epistle has unfolded to us His: 1. Pre-existence — He was associated with God in the creation of the universe (1 :2 ). 2. Incarnation — He became partaker of flesh and blood (2 :1 4 ). 3. Suffering —g He suffered being tempted (2 :1 8 ). 4. Crucifixion — He tasted death for every man (2 :9 ). 5. Coronation — He is crowned with glory and honour (2 :9 ). 7. Reign — Chapter 2 :8 anticipates the time when the last enemy shall be destroyed, and when He shall reign whose right it is. “P erfect through sufferings.” It should be carefully noted that the perfection spoken of in chapter 2:10 “did not consist in the removing of any defects in His character for there were none; but in gaining an experi ence in His human nature that de veloped a perfect knowledge of all the conditions of life; a perfect sympathy with men in their trials and tempta tions, and therefore a more tender and more intimate capacity to help them. “Let us remember this when we find ourselves in the place of suf fering and discipline.” 27
Biolt girls prepare to serve Dr. Talbot’s birth day cake to student body. come a Man — our “Kinsman.” The Hebrew word “Goel” is variously translated “Kinsman,” “Redeemer,” and “Avenger” ; and these three ren derings tell the whole story of the Kinsman—Redeemer (Lev. 25; Num bers 35; Ruth 4). In order to reach us our Saviour took flesh and blood (verse 14) — He became our Kins man; in order to redeem us He tasted death for every man (Verse 9 ) ; and in resurrection power as our Avenger He triumphed over our enemy, who up till then had held the power of death (verses 14-15). (d) Propitiation for the sins of the people (verses 16-17). There are two main elements in atonement, namely, propitiation, and substitution. Because of the first, the preacher can declare to the world that the Lord Jesus gave Himself a ransom for all (I Timothy 2 : 6 ) ; because of the second, every man and woman that trusts Him can say: “He gave Himself for m e (Gal. 2 :2 0 ). (e) Succour for those who are tempted (verse 18). In verses 17-18 we have the first mention of Priesthood — the subject which occupies so large a place in sub sequent chapters o f this epistle. It is mentioned now only to show that as Sacrifice and Priest in one, He can deal with our weakness as well as our sinfulness; that He can both cleanse the heart and empower the life. “H e is able” 1. To succour those that are tempted (Hebrews 2 :1 8 ).
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