“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
Hebrews 1:2 (NIV)
Hebrews is the ultimate teaching book for me.
I don’t know why this book connects with me like it does, but when I read Hebrews 1 I find that it seems so simple that there is nothing to explain.
How can a person add to the clarity of the truth that is written in English in this chapter?
To a person who doesn’t believe that God has a Son, it will be confusing.
But to a person who has bowed their heart before the Lord Jesus Christ- what is being said is entirely logical and wonderful and worship inspiring.
The writer gives us a hint in verse 2 about the bulk of the book- for that little phrase “provided purification for sins” is going to be expounded in such a way in the rest of this book that the purpose of the Old Testament’s sacrificial system becomes crystal clear.
Part of our Lord’s providing purification for our sins included being tempted in every way we are, which gives great hope to us when we consider He is at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf- sending angels to minister to us.
Praise the Name of Jesus!
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