Monday, September 17, 2012

Hebrews 3:1


Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,

(Hebrews 3:1 ESV)

Once again, it is emphasized again that Jesus is fully man. He took on our nature. And because of this he should be strongly considered by us.

Holy - set apart to God; being sanctified
Brothers - of one family; Author also considered those he was writing to as his brothers
Heavenly calling - pertaining to heaven, not earth; called from above
Consider - Jesus is worthy to be considered
Apostle - only place where it is applied to Jesus; sent from God; as Moses was the great apostle of God, but Jesus is superior in dignity and authority
High Priest - Jesus fulfills this office in every way as it is abolished in the fulfillment of Jesus
Profess - Of that belief which we profess; confess

We are set apart to God as we are of one family. Our calling is from heaven. Jesus is of great rank and value to be considered by all. Jesus, the apostle and the completed High priest. We confess Him.

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