Hebrews Chapter 1

Please join us each Sunday morning at 9:30 am.  We are currently working through the Book of Hebrews.

This week's assignment is to read Hebrews Chapter 1

After reading the passage, use these questions as the basis for your discussion.

1.  What stood out for you / what was interesting and why?  (The Holy Spirit's prompting)

2.  What was the passage about / the main message / big idea?  (The Word of God)

3.  What should we do / how can we apply this  message?  (Faith in Action)

Teaching Outline: Hebrews Chapter 1
Theme: The Superiority of Christ – God’s Final Word
I. Introduction
  • Purpose of Hebrews: To show the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over all that came before.
  • Chapter Focus: Jesus Christ is greater than the prophets and the angels — He is the final and full revelation of God.
II. God’s Final Revelation Through His Son (1:1–3)
  • A. God Spoke in Many Ways Before (v.1): God’s revelation was progressive and partial throughout the Old Testament.
  • B. God Has Now Spoken Through His Son (v.2): Christ as Heir of all things and Creator of the universe.
  • C. The Glory and Nature of the Son (v.3): Christ sustains all things by His powerful word, purged our sins, and sat down at God’s right hand.
III. Christ’s Superiority Over Angels (1:4–14)
  • A. Christ’s Exalted Name (v.4–5): Jesus is the begotten Son, not a created being.
  • B. Angels Worship Him (v.6): Angels are servants; the Son is worshiped.
  • C. Angels Are Servants, Christ Is Sovereign (v.7–9): The Son’s throne is forever.
  • D. The Eternal Creator (v.10–12): Christ is eternal and unchanging.
  • E. The Exalted Position of the Son (v.13–14): Christ reigns supreme; angels serve believers.
IV. Key Takeaways
  • Jesus is the full and final revelation of God.
  • He is greater than the prophets and the angels.
  • His word is authoritative and final.
  • Worship belongs to Him alone.
V. Discussion / Application Questions
  • 1. What does it mean that Jesus is the exact representation of God?
  • 2. How does knowing Jesus’ supremacy strengthen our faith?
  • 3. What are some modern ways people still worship messengers instead of the Son?
  • 4. How does Christ’s eternal nature give us confidence today?
VI. Summary Verse
  • He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. – Hebrews 1:3 (ESV)