Made Like His Brothers (Heb. 2:10-18)

[Sung Psalm: 22]

Was Jesus ever tempted like we are?

We don't know all the details, but we do know that Jesus endured all the same sorts of temptations that we do. "He had to be made like his brothers in every respect." "He himself has suffered when tempted."

I think sometimes we talk as though because Jesus has survived all these temptations, so can we! Just try harder!!

Is that how it works? Is that what it says?

NO!!

That's not the point here at all! "Because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted."

What in particular was Jesus tempted to do? Jesus was tempted to bow the knee to Satan, to exalt himself–to take the route of pride and selfishness – instead of the route of humility and service.

Remember that Hebrews has just called us to "hold fast" to what you have heard. Do not forget the great salvation that God has given us in Christ! So when you are tempted to forget your God,
remember Jesus. Because he is able to help!

That little lie that you told your friend – maybe it wasn't a big issue.

It was just a little thing, right? But in that moment when you lied, you said, in effect, I don't want Jesus' help.

Hebrews chapter 1 is all about how Jesus is greater than the angels because he is the one through whom God created the ages, he is the very radiance of the glory of God. And his inheritance is an eternal sonship in which he rules as king forever.

Hebrews 2 is all about how Jesus is greater than the angels because he humbled himself, and became like us, lower than the angels. He is exalted in his very humiliation...