I. God Speaks Through His Son (Hebrews 1:1–3)

“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son…”

1. God Has Always Spoken

In the Old Testament, God spoke through prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.
The message came in dreams, visions, and divine encounters.

2. Now God Speaks Through His Son

Jesus is not just another messenger — He is the message.

The phrase “last days” means we are living in the final stage of God’s redemptive plan.

3. Seven Powerful Descriptions of Jesus (v.2–3)

Hebrews 1 gives us seven truths about Christ:

Heir of all things – Everything belongs to Him.
Creator of the worlds – He made everything.
Brightness of God’s glory – He radiates God’s glory.
Express image of His person – He is the exact representation of God.
Upholds all things – He sustains the universe.
Purged our sins – He cleansed us through His sacrifice.
Sat down at the right hand of Majesty – His work is finished.

This aligns with what we see in Gospel of John 1:1 — Jesus is the Word made flesh.

Teaching Point:

Jesus is not a reflection of God — He is the revelation of God.

II. Jesus Is Greater Than the Angels (Hebrews 1:4–14)

In Jewish thought, angels were highly revered. The law was believed to be delivered by angels. So the writer makes it clear: Jesus is superior to angels.

A. A More Excellent Name (v.4–5)

“Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee…”

No angel was ever called “Son” in this redemptive sense.

This echoes Psalms 2:7, a Messianic prophecy.

B. Angels Worship Him (v.6)

“Let all the angels of God worship him.”

Angels worship Jesus — they do not receive worship.

We see angels worshiping around the throne in Book of Revelation 5:11–12.

C. Angels Are Servants; Jesus Is Sovereign (v.7–8)

Angels are described as:

Spirits
Ministers
Flames of fire

But of the Son, God says:

“Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever…”

This directly affirms the deity of Christ.

D. Jesus Is Eternal (v.10–12)

The writer quotes Psalms 102:25–27, showing that:

Jesus laid the foundations of the earth.
Creation will grow old.
But Jesus remains the same.

This connects to Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”

E. Angels Serve; Jesus Reigns (v.13–14)

Angels are:

Ministering spirits
Sent to serve believers

But Jesus sits at the right hand of God — a position of authority and completion.

Major Doctrinal Themes in Hebrews 1

1. The Deity of Christ

Jesus is called God (v.8).

2. The Finality of Christ

God’s ultimate revelation is not a prophet — it is His Son.

3. The Finished Work of Christ

“He sat down” — priests in the Old Testament never sat because their work was never done. Jesus finished the work at Calvary.

4. The Superiority of Christ

Greater than:

Prophets
Angels
Creation
Time itself

Application for Today

1. Don’t Downgrade Jesus

The original audience was tempted to return to old systems. Today, people reduce Jesus to:

A good teacher
A prophet
A moral example

But Hebrews 1 declares: He is God in the flesh.

2. Listen to the Voice of the Son

If God is speaking through His Son, we must respond in obedience.

3. Worship Him Properly

If angels worship Him, how much more should we?

Closing Exhortation

Hebrews 1 sets the foundation for the entire book:
If Jesus is supreme, there is nowhere else to go.

Like Peter said in Gospel of John 6:68:

“Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.”

Jesus is:

The final Word
The eternal King
The reigning Son
The sin-cleansing Savior

And because He is greater — we must hold fast to Him.

The Supremacy of Jesus Christ