And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:13-14
I continue my study of Hebrews, assisted by the commentary Christ Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Hebrews. My focus this morning is Hebrews 1:13-14, the fourth and final division of 1:1-14 as described by my commentary. The commentary starts by describing how v13 quotes Psalm 110:1 which "communicates that Yahweh promised the Messiah utter dominion over the world." The commentary then discusses the role of angels in God's kingdom. Believers should be clear that angels serve God - a key theme for all of v1-14. The commentary shares: "angels are messengers of God and that they carry out his purposes. The angels function as witnesses of major redemptive-historical events, such as the birth of Christ....God works all things for the good of his church (Rom 8:28). This includes the ministry of angels." The commentary provides a number of examples from scripture how angels function in the service of God, including: after the Fall, standing watch at the "border of the garden of Eden to exact vengeance on anyone who would try to eat from the tree of life," and in Revelation where "Christ will lead an angelic army in the last day to execute his just judgment on the world." The commentary ends by ensuring believers understand that angels "pale in comparison to the glory of the Redeemer, the Son of God, Jesus Christ."
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who loves and who is superior to angels in every way, and who reigns over all the universe and everything that inhabits it. I am amazed that You love me...and saved me...despite my sin. Thank You Jesus! I am undeserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
