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Hebrews 1:1-14

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

The opening verses of Hebrews, called the “exordium,” offers both a theologically complete and rhetorically complex statement of Christian faith. It is a statement that upholds and validates the experiences of previous generations and yet testifies that the present and the future manifestations of the divine are the fulfillment of God’s plans. The Hebrews author declares a continuity of purpose an...

2. The Son Superior to Angels

Hebrews 1:1-14

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

The Superiority of the Christian Faith (1:1–10:18) 1:1–4 · Jesus Christ superior to the prophets:The dramatic exordium is less an introduction than a thunderous opening salvo. This written sermon goes forth precisely to arrest a waning of conviction regarding the divine supremacy of Christ and the decisiveness of his work as the redeemer of sinners (1:1–2). The assertion of the Son’s preeminence a...

3. The Son Superior to Angels

Hebrews 1:1-14

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

God’s Definitive Revelation The magnificent opening verses of this passage provide an immediate expression of the author’s theological perspective: he moves from past revelation to definitive revelation, from God’s word to the OT “fathers” to his final word through his Son, Jesus Christ. He gives first his doctrine of Christ in order to set the tone for the entire book. The introductory christolog...

4. A Family Celebration

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

Bob Morely was a counselor for a senior high summer camp in California. One summer Bob was between regular jobs, and was therefore rather short of cash. Word of his situation spread around camp, and the campers took up a special collection and raised a hundred dollars which they presented to him. Now the camp had a tradition of having a farewell party on the last day, Friday night. The youth woul...

5. A Kingdom that Cannot Be Shaken

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

Most of us probably think of the state of Tennessee as part of the “Bible Belt” an area of the southern United States known for its religious fervor. But it has not always been so. According to author and historian Jack Neely, at the turn of the 19th century, Tennesseans were a largely heathen people. Traveling evangelists and missionaries made little impression on either the cotton growers on the...

6. Thank You for Coming

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

It was Christmas Eve the one night in the year when 7-year-old Bobby was in a hurry to go to bed. His stocking was tacked to the mantel; the beautiful tree stood in the corner. He kissed his mother and father good night. Then he raced upstairs and leaped into bed. It seemed to Bobby that he hadn’t been asleep any time when a harsh voice shouted “Get up!” He opened his eyes, blinking in the bright...

7. A Failure To Communicate

Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-18

Sermon

King Duncan

The following notice appeared sometime back in a newspaper in the northeastern part of the U. S.: "To those of you who bought our book, Skydiving Made Easy, please enter the following correction on page 12, paragraph 3, line 2: The words 'State zip code' should say "Pull rip cord.' We regret any inconvenience this mistake may have caused you." (1) I suspect it might have caused some inconvenience...

8. Christmas Eve or Day

Isaiah 51:17--52:12, John 1:1-18, Hebrews 1:1-14

Bulletin Aid

First Lesson: Isaiah 52:7-10 Theme: The announcement of salvation Call To Worship Pastor: Christ is born! People: Christ is born indeed; salvation has come! Pastor: Shout to our world the good news. God has brought peace to our world! People: May our whole world see God's powerful love in the gift of his Son. Collect Merciful God, you have announced to our world the good news of salvation for a...

9. Nothing, Absolutely Nothing, Like Him

Psalm 26:8, 11-12, Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-12

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship O Lord, I love the house in which you dwell, and the place where your glory abides. But as for me, I walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the Lord. (Psalm 26:8, 11-12) Collect Jesus, there is no one like you. Never has been. Never will be. Pause, and let us walk in your steps for as long as w...

10. Let Me Count The Ways

Hebrews 1:1-14

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship We cannot count the ways in which God has been revealed to us, but we count on this one way, this one day, to say, "The king is born among us! Let us rejoice!" Collect As children we approached the toy manger with confidence, holding in our hands the emblem of the Word made flesh. Now let us approach with equal confidence the one who has removed all the barriers and made us whole....

11. God Speaks through his Son

Hebrews 1:1-14

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

Call to Worship Pastor: God has made himself known to his people in many ways. But we are privileged to know him through his Son! People: Of God's many revelations of himself, we cherish most his revelation through his Son, Jesus. Pastor: Even the angels worship him; and we, too, come to worship him, born this day, King forever. People: We celebrate the birth of Jesus, the very Son of God, Savior ...

12. Praise be to God, Our Saviour has Come!

Hebrews 1:1-14

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Let our voices be lifted together in song and celebration! People: For what good news do we celebrate on this day? Leader: Let us join the angelic hosts in praising God, for Christ is born! People: Praise to God the Almighty for hearing our prayers for salvation. Leader: Let our hearts be joined in praise as we lift our voices in song! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! ...

13. Proper 22

Gn 2:4-25

Bulletin Aid

Paul A. Laughlin

First Lesson: Genesis 2:18-24 Theme: The complementariness of man and woman Exegetical note: In comparison to the first (Priestly) creation account in Genesis, in which human male and female are created in a single act (1:27), this second (Jahwist) account might seem to imply subordination of woman, as it was subsequently used to do in Christian literature (e.g., 1 Corinthians 11:8-9; 1 Timothy ...

14. Proper 22

Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 2:5-18, Job 2:1-10, Mark 10:13-16, Mark 10:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

Theme: Remaining true to our covenants of faith. In the First Lesson, Job remained true to God in his trials. In the Second Lesson, the writer of Hebrews calls the Jewish Christians to keep from falling away from Christ. In the Gospel, Christ calls us to keep our marriage covenant. COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 (C) This lection comprises the first of four readings from the book of Job, on...

15. Proper 22

Job 1:1-5, Job 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 2:5-18, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:13-16

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 This is the first of four selections from the book of Job, one of the "Writings." Job is one of three books of wisdom, written probably in the sixth century B.C. Today's pericope is a part of the Prologue (1:1 2:13). Twice God describes Job as a "blameless and upright man who fears God." He suffered the loss of his 10 children and all of his animals. Yet,...

16. Christmas, Proper 3

John 1:1-18, Hebrews 1:1-14, Isaiah 51:17--52:12

Bulletin Aid

Paul A. Laughlin

First Lesson: Isaiah 52:7-10 Theme: God’s mercy to redeem and might to reign Exegetical Note The prophet, probably celebrating a return from exile, proclaims the same good news that will resound again and again in ages to come: God has returned to rule in mercy and might, bringing peace, goodness, comfort and salvation. Call to Worship Leader: How welcome is the person who brings us good news, ...

17. Christmas Day

Isaiah 51:17--52:12, Psalm 98:1-9, Hebrews 1:1-14, John 1:1-18

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship Receive Jesus Christ, who is the Word made flesh, and who has come to dwell among us, full of grace and truth. Prayer of Confession True God, Gracious God, we are still enticed to idolatry. We are fascinated by glamorous stars. We are taken in by false propaganda. We are frightened by the threats of the politically and economically powerful. We lose confidence in your pledge to pr...

18. Christmas, Third Proper

Hebrews 1:1-14

Bulletin Aid

Theme: A comprehensive, cosmic Christ Exegetical note The author here begins his tight argument for the superiority of Christianity over Judaism by forging a Christology that has both Jewish Wisdom and Hellenistic elements. Though lacking any reference to Incarnation, the author speaks of the Christ in a protological ("through whom he created the world") and an eschatological ("the heir of all th...

19. Living in The Present

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Sermon

Thomas Lentz

Just stop for a moment and take a look at how many opportunities are yours today, right now, this moment. Think about where you are — this church, this group of people, the person sitting beside you. Think about the one behind you and in front of you. Consider how your presence might affect each of these people. Think about what your presence here stands for in this congregation and in this commun...

20. A Failure To Communicate

Hebrews 1:3

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: Bring a mirror for this lesson. As an option, bring a small pocket mirror to give each of the children at the end of the lesson. Text: Hebrews 1:3 - The Son reflects God's own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. When you got ready to come to church this morning, how did you know if you had your hair combed properly? Did you look in the mirror? The mirror exactly refle...

21. Leaving Prints

Hebrews 1:3

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate that Jesus Christ is the "exact imprint" of God's very being. Props: An ink pad and construction paper and enough pieces of paper for each child. On each piece of paper write, "Christ is the exact imprint of God's very being" (Hebrews 1:3). Lesson: I want to show you something really neat this morning. Bring out the ink pad. This is an ink pad. When I open it up, t...

22. One of the Family

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

I read about a preacher whose daughter keeps a daily notebook. On one page she had drawn a picture of her father and written carefully his name and address. When asked why, she explained. She had been watching a movie about amnesia. And then she said, "If I ever forget who I am, I want everybody to know who I belong to." Belonging is very important. And knowing who we belong is even more importan...

23. No Time for a Sermon

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

Merry Christmas! Christmas Day is “No Time For A Sermon.” No, it is not that there is no time for a sermon because the choir sang so many beautiful Christmas songs. It is not because there is no time for a sermon because it took so long to seat the “Christmas crowd.” It is not because the critters in the “live” nativity scene got loose and ate all the Christmas cookies for coffee hour. The reas...

24. In Solidarity with Jesus

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-18

Sermon

Richard Gribble

"Rags, rags! Give me your tired, dirty, and old rag and I will give you a new, clean, and fresh one. Rags, rags." That was the cry to which I awoke one bright sunny Friday morning. I sprang from my bed and peered out my second-story apartment window. There he was, the ragman of our town. He was 6'4" if he was an inch, youthful in appearance and strong of build. I had heard so much about him but ne...

25. An Enclave of Resistance

Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:5-8

Sermon

Mark Trotter

Our scripture for this morning from Hebrews is one of the great affirmations in the Bible. The author writes: It has been testified somewhere, "What is man that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man, that thou carest for him? Thou didst make him for a little while lower than the angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honor, putting everything in subjection under his feet." Now in putti...

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