1. Hebrews The Superiority of Christ (part 2) Jesus: Superior to Angels Hebrews 1:4-14

2. A Brief Look at the Biblical Teaching of Angels Old Testament – 108 direct references New Testament – 165 direct references

3. A Brief Look at the Biblical Teaching of Angels They are created beings and their number is set, neither increasing or decreasing They are highly intellegent and have emotions as they rejoice when a sinner is converted – Luke 15:10

4. A Brief Look at the Biblical Teaching of Angels They can move with incredible speed and have tremendous power The best description of them are mighty warriors and God's special servants

5. A Brief Look at the Jewish beliefs about angels in Jesus' day Many teachings about angels were being embellished Angels were believed to be a senate or council for God

6. A Brief Look at the Jewish beliefs about angels in Jesus' day There were many different types of angels with various names Every child had a guardian angel

7. A Brief Look at the Jewish beliefs about angels in Jesus' day There were many different types of angels with various names Every child had a guardian angel

8. A Brief Look at the Jewish beliefs about angels in Jesus' day Angels had much to do with the ordination and mantaining of the law Angels were sometimes elevated so high they were worshipped

9. Hebrews 1:4-14 (ESV) 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”?

10. Hebrews 1:4-14 (ESV) 6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him.” 7 Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.”

11. Hebrews 1:4-14 (ESV) 8 But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

12. Hebrews 1:4-14 (ESV) 10 And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11 they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment,

13. Hebrews 1:4-14 (ESV) 12 like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” 13 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”?

14. Hebrews 1:4-14 (ESV) 14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

15. 5 Reasons why Christ is Superior to Angels

16. 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”? 1) Christ has a Superior NAME

17. Psalm 2:7 and 2 Samuel 7:17 The author is quoting from the Greek Old Testament Septuagint - LXX The majority of the Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew 1) Christ has a Superior NAME

18. According to Jewish thought, a person's name revealed his essential nature and could express rank and dignity 1) Christ has a Superior NAME

19. Then: Believers were being pressured to return to Judiasm by demoting Jesus down to a great angel who did great things 1) Christ has a Superior NAME

20. Now: Believers are asked to say Jesus was just a good man or put Him on the same level as every other god or belief system in the world

21. 2) Christ has a Superior HONOR 6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him.” OT Ref. (Psalm 97:7)

22. 2) Christ has a Superior HONOR This tells of the deity of Christ This gives the status of Christ in regard to the angels Angels Worship Christ is Worshipped

23. 2) Christ has a Superior HONOR Then: Believers were asked to deny the deity of Christ and say He was no better than an angel Then: Believers were asked to cease their worship of Christ and say He was not worthy of such honor

24. 2) Christ has a Superior HONOR Now: Believers are asked to deny the deity of Christ and say He was no better than just a good man Now: Believers are asked to mingle their worship of Christ and say many are worthy of such honor

25. 3) Christ has a Superior STATUS 7 Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.” 8 But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” Psalm 104:4 and Psalm 45:6-7

26. 3) Christ has a Superior STATUS Truth Revealed – The angels are servants the Son is sovereign

27. 3) Christ has a Superior STATUS Then: Believers were encouraged to proclaim that the angels were powerful and Christ was weak and had no authority

28. 3) Christ has a Superior STATUS Now: Beleiver's are encouraged to say that man is powerful and Christ is weak and has no authority

29. 4) Christ has a Superior EXISTENCE 10 And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11 they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, 12 like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” - (ref. Ps 102)

30. 4) Christ has a Superior EXISTENCE Then: Believers were confronted with an argument that Jesus could not be greater than the angels because the angels have been around longer, therefore they should deny Christ and go back to the old ways

31. 4) Christ has a Superior EXISTENCE Now: Beleiver's are confronted with an argument saying what authority and power does a carpenter's Son have on my life 2000 years after he died?

32. 5) Christ has a Superior VOCATION 13 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”? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? (OT Ref. Psalm 110:1)

33. 5) Christ has a Superior VOCATION Truth Revealed - Angels serve – Christ commands the servants

34. 5) Christ has a Superior VOCATION Then: Christ is superior to the angels in every way – therefore all believers should be confident in Him and Him alone

35. 5) Christ has a Superior VOCATION Now: Christ is superior to the angels in every way – therefore all believers should be confident in Him and Him alone