Hebrews 1:4-14 Being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.… I. In the light of an ADMONITION. 1. Whilst Christ is one, the angels are many. 2. Whilst the individuality of Christ is powerfully brought out in the Scriptures, the angels flit past us in vaguest form. 3. Whilst Christ is supreme, the angels are ministrant. II. In the light of a PATTERN. 1. The universality of their action. None idle. 2. The characteristics of their service. (1) Unselfish. (2) Unobtrusive. (3) Condescending. 3. The aim of their mission. They help the saints to make their calling and election sure. III. In the light of CONSOLATION. Think of their number, strength, swiftness, love. (W. L. Watkinson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. |
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