Sermons tagged #Superior

The superiority of Christ in all things is the theme of the book of Hebrews. And as the writer has moved through this epistle, we have seen Christ revealed in many different aspects… in Hebrews 2:9 He is the object of faith, the vision that saves… In Hebrews 3:6 He is the Lord over all that belongs to the Father… we who are the spiritual house of God And in Hebrews 7:3 He is the son of God revealed in Melchizedek. Each of these revelations show a different face of the single truth which is being pressed, Jesus is superior to everything, and specifically to the Mosaic Law and ALL of its trappings and institutions.

After showing that our eternal High Priest Jesus has a better Covenant in chapter 8, the author of Hebrews now shows that he has a better Tabernacle (9:1-12) and Sacrifice (9:13-10:18), truths that impact us strongly today.

Jesus, Superior to the Angels, Part 1

1 Peter 2:18-25 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: ​ "Who committed no sin, ​​Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; ​ who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

When someone decides to follow Christ, sometimes they encounter opposition from family or friends. In the first century, a group of Jewish believers were being threatened and persecuted because they chose to follow Jesus, and they were tempted to turn back. To help them persevere in their newfound Christian faith, God inspired someone to write them an epistle, which is found in our Bibles as Hebrews. On Sunday, April 16, we start a lengthy journey through this challenging book, one that is relevant to us in our society that increasingly pushes back HARD against Christians.

I. Christ is better in His PERSON (ch. 1-4). A. Better than Prophets B. Better than Angels C. Better than Moses D. Better than Joshua E. Better than Aaron Work of a priest (5:1) Empathy of a priest (5:2) Appointment of a priest (5:4)

I. Christ is better in His PERSON (ch. 1-4). A. Better than Prophets B. Better than Angels C. Better than Moses D. Better than Joshua Promise of Rest (4:1-6) Provision of Rest (4:11-16)

I. Christ is better in His PERSON (ch. 1-4). B. Better than Angels Better than Angels in His Deity (1:5-13). Better than Angels in His Humanity (2:5-18) II. Christ is better in His WORK (ch. 5-10).

I. Christ is better in His PERSON (ch. 1-4). B. Better than Angels Better than Angels in His Deity (1:5-13). a) Superior Nature (5) b) Superior Respect (6) c) Superior position (7-9) Elohim. He is God, the creator. Jehovah. He is LORD, Jehovah. d) Superior victory (10). Better than Angels in His Humanity (2:5-18) II. Christ is better in His WORK (ch. 5-10).

I. Christ is better in His PERSON (ch. 1-4). A. Better than Prophets B. Better than Angels C. Better than Moses D. Better than Joshua

II. Christ is better in His WORK (ch. 5-10). A. A better priest (). Description of Melchizedek a) Office: King, Priest b) Function c) Name: King of righteousness, King of peace d) Nature: Independent, timeless Imperfection and failure of Levitical Priesthood (7:11-19) Superiority of Christ's priesthood (7:20-28) Oath (20-21) Surety (22) Unchangeable, Permanent (23-24) Qualified (26) Once (27) Perfected (28) C. A better ministry (8:2-6) D. A better covenant (8:7-13)

II. Christ is better in His WORK (ch. 5-10). A. A better priest (ch. 7). B. A better ministry (8:2-6) C. A better covenant (8:7-13) D. A better sanctuary (9:1-5) Whole Outer court First part Lampstand Table showbread Second veil golden censer Ark of covenant Cherurbim and mercy seat Service (6-) a) First part (always) … daily (burnt, sin, grain, peace, trespass), weekly, monthly, annual (passover, firstfruits, weeks, trumpets, atonement, tabernacles b) Second part (once per year)

II. Christ is better in His WORK (ch. 5-10). A. A better priest (). B. A better ministry (8:2-6) C. A better covenant (8:7-13) New covenant offers forgiveness New covenant offers intimacy New covenant offers life (life in the Spirit, indwelling of Spirit) Expl: OT – Spirit upon men, anticipated something better; Gospels – Spirit WITH men, anticipated something better; New Covenant – Spirit IN men. E. A better sanctuary.

I. Grace granted. A. With a seal of righteousness. B. With a superior son. II. Grace shown. A. In favor and wisdom. B. In faith lived out. III. Grace to deliver. A. When its promises are challenged. B. When it is prepared.

We continue our series on the Christian family and hear from the Word that husbands are the heads or leaders of their home under Christ as their own head. They are to set the course of the home and lead it well in godliness. They must lead their wife, but not lord over her, and are to counsel, consider, commend, and correct her and the children. Preached from 1 Corinthians 11:3 and 1 Timothy 3:4-5.