Chapter summary

Hebrews 1 — The Son Above the Angels

God has spoken in these last days by his Son — heir, creator, radiance of God's glory, and exact imprint of his nature — exalted above the angels.

Long ago God spoke through prophets in many ways; in these last days he has spoken by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the world.

The Son is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, upholding the universe by the word of his power.

After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

A chain of Old Testament texts shows the Son is far superior to the angels — worshiped by them, called God by the Father, the unchanging Lord.

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Hebrews 1:1 “On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.” Hebrews 1:3 “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” Hebrews 1:8 “But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.”

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