CONCERN OF CHRIST

January 26, 2021

  1. Starting point: 1 Tim. 2:1-6

 

  1. Praying from: HEBREWS 2

 

 

THE PREEMINCE OF CHRIST’S MESSAGE

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

2     For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

3     How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

4     God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

5     For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

6     But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

EXALTATION OF MAN

        7     Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:

8     Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

THE SUFFERING AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST

9     But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

10     For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

11     For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

12     Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

13     And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.

 

THE INCARNATIONS OF CHRIST

      14     Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

15     And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

CONQUEROR OF DEATH

      16     For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

17     Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

18     For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”

  1.    THE PLEA—vv. 1–4

THE PREEMINCE OF CHRIST’S MESSAGE

  1. Slothfulness—v. 1. Obeying the teachings of God’s Word. Not only knowing, but doing.
  2. Salvation—vv. 2–3. Even the angels, who were in heaven were punished when they sinned. There is no way of escape if we neglect God’s way!
  3. Signs—v. 4. God through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, helps us to do the impossible.
  4. THE PROMISE—vv. 5–9
  5. Future world—vv. 5–6. The future world will not be controlled by the angels but by God’s children who live for Him and serve Him.

EXALTATION OF MAN

  1. Future work—vv. 7–8. Christ became lower than the angels by taking upon Himself the form of a man. Now, Christ is exalted. Later, He will rule, having all things and people under His control.
  2. Faithful work—v. 8. Christ made a little lower than the angels. He suffered death for all mankind. Through this suffering, man may live!

THE SUFFERING AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST

III. THE PROPHECY—vv. 10–13

  1. Salvation—v. 10. Christ’s death brought salvation. He is the only way to salvation.
  2. Sanctification—v. 11. Through Christ, we are brothers and sisters. He is our elder brother.
  3. Singing—v. 12. Giving praise to God through song.
  4. Surrender—v. 13. Putting our trust fully in Him.
  5. THE PERSONALITY—vv. 14–18

THE INCARNATIONS OF CHRIST

  1. Condensation—vv. 14–15. Christ becomes man to understand his weaknesses and problems.

 

CONQUEROR OF DEATH

  1. Character—v. 16. Christ faces temptation for us.
  2. Concern—v. 17. Despite our sin, he is merciful to us. His mercy is without equal.
  3. Care—v. 18. He knows how to help us when we are tempted.
  4. THE A-MEN OF ROMANS 16:20, 24, 27

16:20         “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. A-men.”

16:24         “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. A-men.”

16:27         “To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. A-men.”