OUTLINE:Jesus Knew His DestinyJesus condescended to Earth in order to become like those He intended to save (Php 2:6-8). This was His mission and when He accomplished it, He became our relatable “Champion” over that which stood between us and God from the Fall – death. Rom 8:29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined […]
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OUTLINE:Know Your DestinyThe writer of Hebrews draws his audience of believers into fellowship with their destiny, as co-victors with the Champion who overcame death, itself, and therefore any real opposition we might face in life from our enemies. Jesus Knew His DestinyJesus condescended to Earth in order to become like those He intended to save
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OUTLINE:William McDonald on Heb 2:18Whereas it pains us to resist temptation, it pained Him to be tempted. True Grace Motivates!Doing good works comes from the motivation of gratitude and love, not from guilt or striving to earn our way. Gal 2:20I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ
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OUTLINE:Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.True Grace Motivates!Doing good works comes from the motivation of gratitude and love, not from guilt or striving to earn our way. Know Your DestinyThe writer of Hebrews draws his audience of believers into fellowship with their destiny, as co-victors with the Champion who overcame death,
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OUTLINE:The Lord’s HumilityHow much “richer” can you get than to have everything, including perfect love, in Heaven??! And then, to leave Heaven, putting aside Your deity, to willingly go to the Cross??! Php 2, 2Co 8:9 2 Co 8:9 MSGYou are familiar with the generosity of our Master, Jesus Christ. Rich as he was, he
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OUTLINE: Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.2 Co 8:9 MSGYou are familiar with the generosity of our Master, Jesus Christ. Rich as he was, he gave it all away for us — in one stroke he became poor and we became rich.Php 2:7-8but emptied [Greek active voice – He was the agency
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OUTLINE:Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.Jn 10:17-18For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have
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OUTLINE:The Heb 2:5 TransitionThis verse acts as a bridge between the exposition in 1:5-14 (‘Christ superior to angels’) and that in 2:6-13 (‘Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal’). Jn 10:17-18For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one
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OUTLINE:“Therefore”…… find your encouragement in Christ! The Heb 2:5 TransitionThis verse acts as a bridge between the exposition in 1:5-14 (‘Christ superior to angels’) and that in 2:6-13 (‘Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal’). Psa 8:3-4When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,
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OUTLINE:Christ’s Preeminence Over the AngelsThe character of the messenger provides the test of the importance and finality of his message. Therefore, we ought to listen to Christ’s Gospel much more than anything the angels delivered (e.g., the Mosaic Law). To whom much is given, much is required. (Lk 12:35-48)The OT saints were given the oracles
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