Hebrews 2:10–13
10 "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, In the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” 13 And again, “I will put My trust in Him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”

The writer speaks not only of the love of God to send Christ, but the love of Christ to come and consider us as His brothers.  Quoting from Psalm 22:22 (a Messianic Psalm about the cross) the writer reveals that Christ considered us to be His brethren.  Quoting again from Isaiah 8:17-18 He reveals that Christ calls us "the children" who were given to Him by God.  Praise Jesus for consider you His brethren and for His willingness to come and save you.

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• John & Shannon Parum
• Martha Pickens

Hebrews 2:10–13 
10 "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, In the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” 13 And again, “I will put My trust in Him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”

The incarnation was "fitting" to God's plan.  And it was fitting in this way.  The humiliating incarnation of Jesus Christ was absolutely in line with the nature and character of God.  The writer reminds here that God loves all of His children.  We are "all from one Father".  And if God could humiliate and send one Son to save the rest of His sons He would gladly do it.  The incarnation is consistent with God's saving love.  Praise Him for such love.

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• Rory & Carrie Mosley (Abigail)
• Willie & Margaret Nuefeld (Marissa, Cassie, Tyler, Aubrey, Ruby)

Hebrews 2:10–13
10 "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying, “I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, In the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.” 13 And again, “I will put My trust in Him.” And again, “Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”

The theme of Hebrews 2 is the incarnation.  Namely that Christ was made for a little while lower than the angels.  However, this was a difficult truth for Jews to accept.  It was hard for them to grasp the God of Sinai suffering such a humiliating status.  And yet, not only did God do it, but in 2:10 God says it was absolutely fitting that He do it.  The incarnation makes perfect sense to God's redemptive plan.  Praise Him for humbling Himself to dwell among us.

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• Charlie & Fronye Morris
• Tommie McCormick-Davis

Hebrews 2:5–9
5 "For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. 6 But one has testified somewhere, saying, “What is man, that You remember him? Or the son of man, that You are concerned about him? 7 “You have made him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, And have appointed him over the works of Your hands; 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him. 9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone."

We don't see man in charge, but we do see Christ.  He is the One "who was made for a little while lower than the angels".  That is to say that Jesus became human.  Why?  So that He could die and take the penalty for the sin which we committed.  He is now "crowned with glory and honor", but not before He tasted death for everyone.  We don't see man where they belong, but we do see the One who came to restore man to his rightful place.  Praise Jesus for His work of redemption.

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• George & Evelyn Matthewson
• Woody & Linday McArthur

Hebrews 2:5–9
5 "For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. 6 But one has testified somewhere, saying, “What is man, that You remember him? Or the son of man, that You are concerned about him? 7 “You have made him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, And have appointed him over the works of Your hands; 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him. 9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone."

God gave authority over creation to man, but because of sin we do not enjoy that authority.  Instead, we are now consigned to futility and death as the consequence of our sin.  We actually return to the dust from which we were created.  "We do not yet see all things subjected to [man]".  "But we do see Him..."  We may not see man in the position where he belongs, but we do see the One who came to restore man to his rightful position.  This morning praise Jesus Christ as the One God sent to redeem this fallen creation.

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• Lee & Alice Kidd
• Nell Martin

Hebrews 2:5–9
5 "For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. 6 But one has testified somewhere, saying, “What is man, that You remember him? Or the son of man, that You are concerned about him? 7 “You have made him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, And have appointed him over the works of Your hands; 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him. 9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone."

We see that God did for humanity what He did not do for angels.  God gave man authority and dominion for all of His creation.  Psalm 8 verifies this fact.  But there is a problem.  Even though God clearly gave man authority, "we do not yet see all things subjected to him."  God may have put man in charge, but we clearly are not.  We cannot control the weather.  None of us wants to run into a grizzly bear.  Natural disasters can kill us easily.  We are clearly not in control.  The reason is sin.  When Adam sinned in the garden, he gave up his authority to the usurper who is now "the god of this world."  This morning see the devastating effects of sin on man and creation.

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• Michael & Amber Kermick (Emma, Jacob)
• Gary & Elaine Key

Hebrews 2:5–9
5 "For He did not subject to angels the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. 6 But one has testified somewhere, saying, “What is man, that You remember him? Or the son of man, that You are concerned about him? 7 “You have made him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, And have appointed him over the works of Your hands; 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him. 9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone."

There is obviously a lot in this passage, but let's start with the obvious point that when God created the world, He did not give it to angels, He gave it to men.  The writer quotes Psalm 8 which points out that regarding man, "You put all things in subjection under his feet".  Today, praise God for giving creation to the rule and authority of man.

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• Ruby Karr
• Keith Karr
• David Karr
• Lousie Huffman

Hebrews 2:1–4
1 "For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will."

Not only is God now speaking through Jesus, but God also commissioned the men who heard Jesus to go and proclaim His message.  God then proved that the message the apostles spoke was from Him, as He testified to their preaching with signs and wonders and various miracles.  In short, God has emphatically shown that He has spoken through Christ, that Christ is His final message, that this message is the message by which we are saved, and that neglecting such a message would be an eternal mistake.  Take the writers advice and commit to "pay much closer attention to what we have heard".

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• Kevin & Rhonda Brendle
• Tom & Marilyn Taylor

Hebrews 2:1–4
1 "For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will."

Another interesting word in the text is the word "neglect".  It is the same word Jesus used in His parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22:5 when men were invited to the wedding feast, but "paid no attention" to the invite.  God is speaking today through His Son.  He is calling men to repentance and salvation.  What a tragedy to neglect such a word.  Ask God to give you ears to hear.

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• Terry & Teenya Gilbert
• Daniel & Sunni Cates (Caleb, Bethani, Jonathan)

Hebrews 2:1–4
1 "For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will."

The terms used in verse 1 are nautical terms.  "pay much closer attention to" is a word that speaks of tying a boat to the dock.  "drift away" is a word that speaks of a boat which is allowed to drift wherever the current takes it.  The question is clear: If a boat is allowed to just drift out in the sea, what are the odds that it will drift into the port and tie itself to the dock?  In like manner; what are the odds that a person who takes no control or ownership of their own will and destiny will accidentally end up with eternal life?  Ask God to help you take eternal things seriously.

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• Chris & Rachel Horn
• Cody & Karen Hurdt

Hebrews 2:1–4
1 "For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will."

The writer spent the end of chapter 1 reminding us that Jesus is greater and higher than the angels.  Why does this matter?  Because the writer is now going to compare the weight of the word spoken through angels to the weight of God's final word which was spoken in His Son.  The Law came through angels, but now God has spoken in Christ.  If a man could be executed for failing to listen to the Law, how much greater is the penalty for failing to listen to Christ?  Ask God to give you a heart that listens and obeys.

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• Chuck & Laurie Hinsom
• Gladys Hinson

Hebrews 1:13–14
13 "But to which of the angels has He ever said, “Sit at My right hand, Until I make Your enemies A footstool for Your feet”? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?"

Angels are great, but they do not sit at God's right hand, nor will they ever reign over the universe.  They are ministers to the elect on behalf of salvation, but Christ is the author and perfector of salvation.  Praise the Savior Jesus Christ today.

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• Les & Cindy Heflin
• Lucy Sanchez
• Neal & Nancy Hindman

Hebrews 1:10–12
10 "And, “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the works of Your hands; 11 They will perish, but You remain; And they all will become old like a garment, 12 And like a mantle You will roll them up; Like a garment they will also be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not come to an end.”

Praise Jesus who will remain even beyond the earth, and who does not change for all eternity, nor ever come to an end.

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• Lance & Amy Harris (Kodah)
• Rita Harris

Hebrews 1:8–9
8 "But of the Son He says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom. 9 “You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness above Your companions.”

While the angels are great, they are not eternal.  They were created, they have not always been.  But Christ is God and His throne is forever and ever.  He has been anointed above all of HIs contemporaries.  Join the angels in worshiping the One who has always been and who will always be.

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• George & Pam Goodall
• Max & Rebecca Haney

Hebrews 1:7
7 "And of the angels He says, “Who makes His angels winds, And His ministers a flame of fire.”

While angels are great, Jesus is greater.  They are made, but He is the One who made them and appointed them as ministers.  Join the angels in submitting to your Creator today.

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• Charlena Fitzgerald (Gage)
• Benny & Cathy Fitzgerald

Hebrews 1:6
6 "And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, “And let all the angels of God worship Him.”

While angels are great, Jesus is greater.  They are worshipers, but He is the worshipped One.  Join the angels in worshipping Jesus Christ today.

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• David & Toni Crawford
• Bonnie Edwards

Hebrews 1:5
5 "For to which of the angels did He ever say, “You are My Son, Today I have begotten You”? And again, “I will be a Father to Him And He shall be a Son to Me”?

While angels are great, they are merely servants of God and man.  Jesus on the other hand is the only begotten Son.  Praise Jesus who is greater than the angels.

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• Les & Tammy Fincher (Tyler, Ramey, Seth, Chase)
• Joe & Paula Fincher

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

Jesus Christ is higher than the angels with a more excellent name.  Throughout the Bible the holy angels are powerful, holy, terrifying, and glorious...but Jesus is greater!  Jesus is higher!  Praise Jesus as the preeminent one.

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• Phil & Paula Driggers
• Neta Driggers

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

After He made purification of sins, Jesus Christ "sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high".  This speaks to His authority, but also to the completion of His work.  Praise Jesus Christ for finishing all that was required to atone for your sin.

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• Leo & Joan Day
• Steve & Janet Bridges

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

This morning praise Jesus Christ who "made purification of sins".  

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• Ronnie & Marcella Bilberry
• Derek & Cheyenne Bilberry (Gentry, Cooper, Kutter)

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

Jesus Christ is the sustainer of all things as He "upholds all things by the word of His power."  Praise Him for His sustaining power in your life.

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• Chris & Meegan Weaver (Aydin, Calin, Maggie)
• The Texas Girls & Boys Ranch

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

Jesus Christ is "the radiance of HIs glory and the exact representation of His nature".  In short Jesus reveals to us both the glory and the nature of God.  Praise Jesus for showing us who God is.

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• Ronnie & Janet Overby
• Taylor & Tanya Phillips (Tyler, Timberlyn)

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

It is through Jesus Christ that God made the world.  Praise Jesus today as the Creator of all things, and therefore the One that all creation will answer to.

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• Don & Judy Kaneski
• Ole & Doreen Olson

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

Jesus Christ has been appointed by God as the "heir of all things".  As God's anointed Messiah, Jesus will day return and reign over everything.  Confess your submission to Jesus Christ today as God's chosen King.

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• Cody Lee
• Brendon Walker

Hebrews 1:1–4
1 "God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they."

The Old Testament is filled with God speaking through many people and in many ways, but Jesus is the incarnate word and the final sermon of God.  In Jesus God has given His most perfect revelation.  Praise God for revealing Himself in the person of Jesus Christ.

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• Gracie Hadding
• Cindy Wampler