1. FATHER AND SON
HEBREWS 1:1-5
1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,“You are my Son; today I have become your Father”?
Or again,
“I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”?
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What difference does the Trinity make?
– To us
– To the writer of Hebrews
1. Jesus is God’s Son
– Many sons
– God’s literal Son (and radiance)
– Jesus, the Trinity and OT preparation …
– The God of love
2. Jesus is God’s Heir
– Whence creation?
– Glory for God … and his Son
– An inheritance.
– The plan of the Father
– Beyond personal salvation?
Final Reflections