Main Thought
Throughout history, God spoke through prophets, visions, miracles, and His written Word. Yet all of these pointed forward to something greater. God has now spoken through His Son. Jesus does not merely deliver a message from God; He perfectly reveals God. To know Jesus is to know the Father. To see Jesus is to see what God is like.
Jesus is also unlike anyone or anything else. He created all things, sustains all things, and reigns over all things. Prophets, pastors, saints, and angels may serve God's purposes, but none compare to Christ. He alone is worthy of our worship, trust, and devotion. We often settle for lesser things, looking to people, possessions, accomplishments, or experiences to provide what only Jesus can provide. He speaks, He sustains, and He stands alone.
Main Passages
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds 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, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
- Hebrew 1:1-4
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
- John 14:6-9
16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
- Colossians 1:16-17
Discussion Questions
Hebrews begins by declaring that God has spoken through His Son. Why is it important that God revealed Himself to us through Christ?
The writer of Hebrews presents Jesus as greater than prophets, angels, and every other spiritual authority. What are some of the "lesser things" you might be tempted to look to for security, identity, guidance, etc.?
Hebrews presents Jesus as the One who speaks, sustains, and stands alone in supremacy and authority. Which of those truths do you most need to remember right now, and why?