Jesus: Superior to the Angels

1: THE REASON FOR THE CLAIM (v. 4)

The claim: Christ is better than the _______________.

The more excellent name is ¬¬__________________

Why such a claim? Acts 7:53; Gal. 3:19

2: THE SON’S UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP TO GOD (vv. 5-6)

Christ is greater because He is the only Son of the Father.

Christ’s Sonship foretold -- Psalm 2:7 & 2 Sam. 7:14

Christ’s Sonship Confirmed -- Baptism, Transfiguration, Rom. 1:4

Christ’s Sonship demands worship -- Deut. 32:43/Ps.97:7

3: THE SON’S EXALTED POSITION (vv. 7-9)

The angels are God’s _______________ but the Son is an eternal _______________.

Psalm 104:4 – The angels are only servants

Psalm 45:6-7 – the Son is exalted King

4: THE SON’S ETERNAL EXISTENCE (vv. 10-12)

Christ is eternal creator.

Psalm 102:25-27 – the creator is superior to His creation.

5: THE SON’S PRESENT REIGN & PROMISED VICTORY (vv. 13-14)

The 2 phases of God’s Kingdom

Psalm 110:1 – the Son is asked to sit and wait

6: THE RELEVANCE
The writer’s method of argument …

• Gives us a proper Hermeneutic – teaches us to understand the scriptures in their ___________________ & apply them ______________________.

• Teaches us to see Christ’s _______________ & _______________ in the OT

• Teaches us to see more Christ in the __________________

• Warns us against __________________.