2:1 "F or this reason" This refers to the truths of chapter 1. " © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . a. When the pressure of temptation builds, some only find relief by giving into the temptation – but Jesus never did this. “Now, seeing that it is the will of the Lord to lead us to glory by the Captain of our salvation, I want you to be worthy of your Leader. it is the grace of God. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? i. i. 1. They are precious to him in themselves, but far more precious as the Father’s gift to him. (1-4) His sufferings are no objection against his pre-eminence. Jesus Is Able to Help Those Who Are Tempted . Jesus knew the temptations of power and the temptations of pain. This is our duty upon our first being surprised by temptations, and would stop their progress, which is our wisdom. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. In this chapter the apostle, I. “Moreover, do not make it any cause of complaint that you are tempted. c. Perfect through sufferings: There was nothing lacking in the deity of Jesus. Hebrews 2:8 Or him; Hebrews 2:8 Or him; Hebrews 2:8 Or him; Hebrews 2:11 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 12; and in 3:1, 12; 10:19; 13:22. 1 Thess 5:23. i. Does not this bring him very near to you? Chapter 2. Let them not expect help from the world, or human devices; but let them seek pardon, peace, grace, and a lively hope of heaven, by faith in Him who died and rose again, that thus they may rise above the fear of death. For more discussion of faith see commentary on Hebrews 11:1-2. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2 – Jesus, Our Elder Brother A. d. For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one: Therefore we are sanctified by One who has been sanctified. Yet until He became a man and suffered, God never experienced suffering. It was the will of God that we should have sure ground for our faith, and a strong foundation for our hope in receiving the gospel. The problem with this approach is that we know the devil did not take Jesus’ life. The earliest statement on the authorship of Hebrews is from Clement of Alexandria, who said that Paul wrote it in Hebrew and Luke translated into Greek (Eusebius, History 6.14.2). (5-9) The reason of his sufferings, and the fitness of them. A priest or high priest is one who has a right of approaching God, and of bringing others to him. See Psalm 22:22; 18:2; Isaiah 8:18. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. “He likes to dwell on that fact. The writer to the Hebrews insists that not only was Jesus’ temptation real, but it was so real that He suffered under it. If we diminish either then He is unable to save us. He knew the temptations of riches and the temptations of poverty. And this atonement made way for his people's deliverance from Satan's bondage, and for the pardon of their sins through faith. Does it not seem as if he might come at any moment, and sit in that pew with you; I feel as if already he stood on this platform side by side with me; why should he not?” (Spurgeon), g. Here am I and the children whom God has given Me: The phrasing of this quote from Isaiah 8:18 shows how precious Jesus’ people are to Him. With these we can find victory in the midst of temptation and come out better from being tempted. Christ being proved to be superior to the angels, this doctrine is applied. The Hebrews received good news from God while they were in Egypt. When ungodly men are tempted, the bait is to their taste, and they swallow it greedily. With the solitary exception of hell, death is certainly the most Satanic mischief that sin hath accomplished. He tried to starve Jesus and tried to drown Him. And what is the moving cause of all the kindness God shows to men in giving Christ for them and to them? John Piper Jun 2, 1996 86 Shares Sermon. . If the Perfect One must endure temptation, why not you? It must have been most thrilling to hear Christ’s voice, quivering with emotion, singing the Psalms, which constituted the Great Hallel.” (Spurgeon), ii. Psalm 22:22 – Hebrews 2:12 is quoted from there. Faithfulness, therefore, is a gift of God produced through the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 2. Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. John 1:14. . 2. Faith is believing that God will keep His promises, despite circumstances that seem to be to the contrary! All Rights Reserved. Sinning against the gospel is neglect of this great salvation; it is a contempt of the saving grace of God in Christ, making light of it, not caring for it, not regarding either the worth of gospel grace, or the want of it, and our undone state without it. Warning to Pay Attention. The Lord's judgments under the gospel dispensation are chiefly spiritual, but are on that account the more to be dreaded. They were convinced they finally had Jesus where they wanted Him. Scripture: Hebrews 2:14–15, Colossians 2:13–15. These are but his messengers and servants. Therefore: Because of the superiority of Jesus to the angels, we must pay attention to Jesus. This is shown from three texts of Scripture. Made like His brethren: If Jesus were not like us He could not be our High Priest, representing us before the Father and making atonement (propitiation) for our sins. He knew temptation from His friends and temptation from His enemies. But it is remarkable that He is not ashamed to call us brethren. Since death only has dominion over those who are born sinners or who have sinned (Romans 5:12), Satan had no “right” to take the life of Jesus, who had never sinned nor was born a sinner – and the devil then committed an “unlawful” murder, according to his nature (John 8:44). Let those who dread death, and strive to get the better of their terrors, no longer attempt to outbrave or to stifle them, no longer grow careless or wicked through despair. Whatever the proud, carnal, and unbelieving may imagine or object, the spiritual mind will see peculiar glory in the cross of Christ, and be satisfied that it became Him, who in all things displays his own perfections in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Jesus allowed the devil to bruise His heel so that He could bruise his head (Genesis 3:15). “Many persons are tempted, but do not suffer in being tempted. Hebrews full text: Hebrews 1 | Hebrews 2 | Hebrews 3 | Hebrews 4 | Hebrews 5 | Hebrews 6 | Hebrews 7 | Hebrews 8 | Hebrews 9 | Hebrews 10 | Hebrews 11 | Hebrews 12 | Hebrews 13 In this chapter the apostle, I. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Commentary on Hebrews Chapter 2, neglecting salvation, Hebrews Chapter 2 . Lesson 4: The Danger of Drifting Spiritually (Hebrews 2:1-4) Lesson 5: Our Glorious Destiny in Christ (Hebrews 2:5-9) Lesson 6: Why Jesus’ Death Was Fitting (Hebrews 2:10) Lesson 7: Jesus Our Brother and Savior (Hebrews 2:11-15) Lesson 8: Why Jesus Became a Man (Hebrews 2:16-18) Lesson 9: To Endure, Consider Jesus (Hebrews 3:1-6) c. He Himself has suffered, being tempted: Some wonder if Jesus was really tempted. Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. They are brought into relation with Christ. You can also change some of your preferences. The foregoing part Hebrews 1:4-14 established the excellence and supremacy of Jesus Christ and His infinite superiority over those heavenly beings, the angels. (10-13) Christ's taking the nature of man, and not his taking … Let us mind this one thing needful, and attend to the Holy Scriptures, written by those who heard the words of our gracious Lord, and were inspired by his Spirit; then we shall be blessed with the good part that cannot be taken away. ii. Hebrews 2:1-4 commentary. Hebrews chapter 2 continues the main theme of chapter 1: distinguishing Jesus from angels. Being sanctified: “Well, then, dear friends, are you sanctified? i. If your Lord was tempted, shall the disciple be above his Master, or the servant above his Lord? a. We also have heard the good news as they did. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you start before your Captain gives you the order to march, you will have to come back again; and if you try to fight apart from your Captain, you will rue the day.” (Spurgeon). God said I'm going to deliver you from slavery and I'm going to give you a wonderful life in a brand-new land. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Some things are valued by you as keepsakes given by one you love; and so are we dear to Christ because his Father gave us to him.” (Spurgeon). He is ready and willing to succour those who are tempted, and seek him. 1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to … Jesus Christ, has sent forth his ministering Spirits “to minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation”. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. The High Priest was therefore in constant sympathy with the people of God, carrying them on his heart and on his shoulders. Christ is the first-born among many brethren. For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Thus God has done wonderful things for us in creation and providence, but for these we have made the basest returns. (14-18). He knew the temptations of the boy and the temptations of the man. Jesus laid it down of His own accord, and no one took it from Him (John 10:17-18). Not soul ever perished under temptation, that cried unto the Lord from real alarm at its danger, with faith and expectation of relief. He knows what we are going through. Scripture: Hebrews 2:14–18. Hebrews 2:2 "For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;" “If”: “The Greek term assumes a fulfilled condition and here carries the idea. In addition, the writer of Hebrews warns against the dangers of ignoring the message of Christ and refers to the way Jesus became human in order to perfectly serve as our ultimate high priest. Here is a price paid, enough for all, and suitable to all, for it was in our nature. But the wound in His chest and the cross on His shoulders are even more eloquent testimony to His heart for us and work on our behalf – to make propitiation for the sins of the people. e. He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: The writer cites three proofs that Jesus the Messiah calls His people His brethren from Psalm 22:22, Isaiah 8:17, and Isaiah 8:18. i. In the same way, we do not have to lose anything when we are tempted. 2 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. It did not disgrace or dishonor your Lord, and temptation will not disgrace or dishonor you. Christ sanctifies; he has purchased and sent the sanctifying Spirit: the Spirit sanctifies as the Spirit of Christ. d. He is able to aid those who are being tempted: Because Jesus added humanity to His deity and experienced human suffering, He is able to help us in temptation. Even partial neglects will not escape rebukes; they often bring darkness on the souls they do not finally ruin. Some try to make peace with death by calling it their friend. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. “This is the most powerful preservative against despair, and the firmest ground of hope and comfort, that ever believing, penitent sinners could desire or have.” (Poole) “Were the rest of the Scripture silent on this subject, this verse might be an ample support for every tempted soul.” (Clarke), iii. d. He does give aid to the seed of Abraham: The Father’s work in Jesus was not primarily for the sake of angels (though it is for the angels in a secondary sense according to Ephesians 3:10). What Courage Might Corona Unleash? his); then at Hebrews 2:9, first JESUS is introduced as fulfilling, as man, all the conditions of the prophecy, and passing through death Himself; and so consequently bringing us men, His "brethren," to "glory and honor." The duty of stedfastly adhering to Christ and his gospel. Christ being proved to be superior to the angels, this doctrine is applied. We are all of the same human family, so Jesus is not ashamed to call them (that is, us) brethren. i. Verses on sanctification – 2 Timothy 2:21. . iii. To receive the promises of God they had to put their trust in him. Verse 2 The Hebrews heard the good news of the promises of God. “To make perfect does not imply moral imperfection in Jesus, but only the consummation of that human experience of sorrow and pain through which he must pass in order to become the leader of his people’s salvation.” (Vincent), ii. He could not be our brother unless He was also human like us. ii. He tried through the murderous intent of Herod when Jesus was a baby. Hebrews 2 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Man had sinned; man must suffer. This is the first (i.e., vv. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. “We know that had he only been God yet still he would not have been fitted for a perfect Savior, unless he had become man. As a reward of Christ's humiliation in suffering death, he has unlimited dominion over all things; thus this ancient scripture was fulfilled in him. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Hebrews 2 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Jun 23, 1996. The pressure of temptation only built and built upon Him. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. None of these plans worked, until Jesus stood before Pilate and received the sentence of execution – what joy there was in the counsels of Hell! Do you not think that, sometimes, we act as if we had no Captain? Philemon Greeting. Hebrews 2:14–15. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. They are none other than His human “fellows” above whom He had been anointed with the oil of gladness (1:9). That He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest: The High Priest wore a breastplate with stones engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel on both his chest and his shoulders. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. ii. To Philemon our beloved fellow worker 2 and Apphia our sister and c Archippus our d fellow soldier, and e the church in your house:. c. Release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage: The fear of death rules as a tyrant over humanity. 1. Commentary on Hebrews 2:1-4. John Piper Jun 23, 1996 42 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Perhaps the grand psalm to which these words refer had a similar origin, and may have come from the early days of the shepherd king, when, like those others of a later day, he abode in the field of Bethlehem, keeping watch over his flock … We need 2 cookies to store this setting. The problem is, it didn't do them any good because they lost their faith, and did not live God's way. Verses on the incarnation. iii. He had to enter into the prison to free the captives. It is well to give heed to what you are now hearing, but it is also important to give heed to what you have heard. In this thinking, the end result is that the devil has no right over those who come to God through Jesus’ work on the cross. Dec 23, 2014. The duty of stedfastly adhering to Christ and his gospel. It is not remarkable that I am unashamed to associate with Jesus. Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. In Hebrews 2:6-8, MAN is spoken of in general ("him . Scripture: Hebrews 2:9–13. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. “In view of the fact that …” Jesus Is Able to Help Those Who Are Tempted . Scripture: Hebrews 2:14–18. f. 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