Continuing with the first chapter, wherein we see and hear the final word of GOD about his Son and the supremacy of Christ. Keep in mind that it was not to long ago that we looked into the preeminence of Christ.
Hebrews 1:5-14 "For unto which of the angels said he at any time, (in Psalm 2:7) "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?" And again (in 2Samuel 7:14), I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?" And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith (in Psalm 97:7), "And let all the angels of God worship him." And of the angels he saith (in Psalm 104:4), "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire." But unto the Son he saith (in Psalm 45:6-7), "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity;" (in Isaiah 61:1, 3) "therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows." And (in Psalm 102:25-26), "Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: They shall perish; but thou remainest;" (in Isaiah 51:6) "and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;" (in Psalm 102:26-27) "And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail." But to which of the angels said he at any time, (Psalm 110:1) "Sit on my right hand," (in Joshua 10:24) "until I make thine enemies thy footstool?" Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (KJV)
Hebrews 1:5-14 "For to which of the angels did God ever say, (in Psalm 2:7) "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"? Or again (in 2Samuel 7:14), "I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son"? And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says (in Psalm 97:7), "Let all God's angels worship him." Of the angels he says (in Psalm 104:4), "He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire." But of the Son he says (in Psalm 45:6-7), "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;" (in Isaiah 61:1, 3)"therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions." And (in Psalm 102:25-26), "You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain;" (in Isaiah 51:6) "they will all wear out like a garment," (in Psalm 102:26-27) "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." And to which of the angels has he ever said, (Psalm 110:1) "Sit at my right hand (in Joshua 10:24) 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?" (ESV)
Hebrews 1:5-14 "GOD did not address any of the prophetic Messengers when he said (in Psalm 2:7), "You are my Son, this day I have given birth to you!" (in 2Samuel 7:14) "I am to you all that a Father can be to a son, and you are to me all that a son can be to a Father." ( Look at Acts 13:30-33, "But GOD raised him from the dead; and for manys days he appeared to those who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people. And we bring you Good (GOD) News that what GOD promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus; as also it is written in the Psalms, (Psalm 2:7) 'You are my Son, today (this day) I have begotten you.' The resurrection of Jesus represents our new birth and our redeemed sonship. (1Peter 1:3) And when he lead his Son in triumphant parade, as his first born, before the whole inhabited world, he says, "Let all GOD'S [1]Prophetic Shepherd-Messengers [2]worship him in adoration." (Paul quotes from the Septuagint since this verse was not in the Hebrew text, Deuteronomy 32:43, "Rejoice, ye heavens, with him, and let all the sons of GOD strengthen themselves in him! [Here the Gentiles are proclaimed as joint heirs in equal sonship!] The word often translated angel, [1, G32] aggelos has two components, (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company. This word carries the idea of a Messenger both in the Shepherd as well as the prophetic context. The context here points to their prophetic role.
The word often translated worship, [2, G4352 from G4314 ] proskuneo, is from (G4314) pros, to be face to face and (G2965) kuneo, to kiss, the masters hand, which I would like to believe to be a derivation of koinonia, joint-participation; rather than kuon which means dog. I know, some tried to connect the idea of a dog licking its master's hand, which then became a possibility of kissing. I much prefer a divine face-to-face koinonia encounter to define true worship! Although, I do believe that dogs, often referred to as man's best friend because of the very nature of their devotion to their master, has its Greek stem connection - koinonia is a friendship word to begin with and in it is therefore possible to see its etymological link. This reminds of Ephesians 4:8, "Scripture confirms that he led us as trophies in his triumphant procession on high; he [1]repossessed his gift (likeness) in humanity." Quote is from Hebrews text, Psalm 68:18, [1, H3947, H4979, H120] lakachta mattanoth baadam, thou hast taken gifts in human form, in Adam." [The gifts which Jesus Christ distributes to us, he has received in us, in and by the virtue of his incarnation, human form. Commentary by Adam Clarke. We were born anew in his resurrection. [1Peter 1:3, Hosea 6:2] The fact that he ascended confirmed his absolute victorious descent into the deepest pits of human despair and sufferings. [Ephesians 4:9]. Look also at John 3:13 [RSV], "No one has ascended into heaven but he who [1]descended from heaven, even the son of man." All humanity originated from above (in Genesis 1:26-27); we are [1, G509, anew and G507, G510+511 ] anouthen, from above, place of origin. He now occupies the ultimate rank of authority, from the lowest regions, where he stooped down to rescue us from, to the highest authority in the heavens, having executed his mission to the full. Fallen humanity is now fully restored to the authority of the authentic life of their origin and design. [Ephesians 4:9-10]) Of the Angelic Shepherd-Messengers he says (in Psalm 104:4), "I inspire you to be swift like the wind and he fashions those who work his cause like a flash of lightning." But when he addresses the Son he says (in Psalm 45:6-7), "Your Throne, Oh God, extends beyond the ages. The scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and detest evil. Therefore, Oh God, your GOD anointed you with the oil of joy to stand head and shoulders above your associates." (in Psalm 102:25-26) "The earth traces its foundation back to you, the heavens also are your invention; they are all hand-crafted by you. They shall become obsolete, but you will remain; they shall show wear like an old garment (Isaiah 51:6), and you will eventually roll them up as a mantle; they shall be replaced, but you remain "I Am," and your years will never cease." Neither was it the prophetic Messengers he had in mind when he said (in Psalm 110:1 and Joshua 10:24), "You are the extension of my right hand, my executive authority; (Joshua 10:24) take your position and witness how I make your enemies a place upon which you may rest your feet." (Matthew 22:42-45) What role do the Shepherd-Messengers play in GOD'S strategy? They are all employed by GOD in the prophetic-apostolic ministry of the Spirit to help administer the inheritance of salvation that belongs to humanity." (The Mirror)
This brings us to the end of the first chapter of Hebrews, what an experience it has been! May the LORD help us all to receive his revelation just revealed.
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