Hebrews 2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory… I. A WORK INTENDED. 1. A relationship was to be established: "sons." 2. A leadership is undertaken: "bringing." 3. A goal is assigned: "glory." God's revelations to His people will be in everlasting crescendo. II. A METHOD ADOPTED. 1. It was the Divine appointment that those led to "glory " should have a captain or prince over them. 2. This great Forerunner was perfected as a Captain of salvation through suffering. (1) Jesus Christ, by atoning for sin, had a righteous basis for undertaking the leadership of souls. (2) In suffering, Jesus Christ grappled with His enemies and ours and laid them low. (3) In His suffering, Jesus passed through the various phases of human experience, and thus became qualified to succour those who were following Him. (4) In Him all conceivable qualities for a perfect Captain of salvation are found. (5) Nor will the host He leads to glory be small. III. THE REASON ASSIGNED. "For it became Him," &c. — i.e., it was suitable for Him, becoming to Him. 1. This plan accords with the yearnings of Infinite Love. 2. This plan accords with God's righteousness. For thereby He has condemned sin that He might conquer it. 3. God magnifies His wisdom. The Leader adequate to all emergencies. 4. This plan will disclose God's faithfulness. 5. And manifest His power. (C. Clemance, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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