From the recording The Hebrews Letter An Intimate Review
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Letter to the Hebrews
An Intimate Review
Pt 2
By Lawrence DeMetrius
In [Heb 1:7, 13, 14] ANGELS or children of heaven are addressed. The scribe writes,
And of the ANGELS HE saith, WHO MAKETH HIS ANGELS SPIRITS, and HIS MINISTERS as a flame of fire.
[Heb 1:7, 14]
*maketh Gk #4160 poieo (poy-eh-o) it means to make and do
*spirit Gk #4151 pneuma (pnyoo-mah) it is a…
• current of air, breath, blast or breeze
• the human mind, rational soul, vital principle or mental disposition
• an angelic being, Yahweh, Christ or the Holy Ghost
*minister Gk #3011 leitourgos (li-toorg-os) it is a public servant, worshiper of Yahweh, benefactor of man or a functionary in the temple of Yahweh and the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• benefactor is a kindly helper, one who confers a benefit and who makes a bequest or endowment
• functionary is an official and one functions in a specific capacity
• function is…
o a role and kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing or institution
o the purpose for which something is designed or exists
*flames of fire Gk #5395 phlox (flox) it is a blaze
All the above describes ANGELIC BEINGS who reside in the seven heavens located above the earth and their purpose. In [Heb 2:1] is admonishment to remain fully cognizant of what and how Yahweh has communicated Christ to mortals.
The scribe writes,
Therefore, we ought to give the more EARNEST HEED to the things which we have HEARD, lest at any time we let them SLIP.
[Heb 2:1]
*earnest Gk #4056 perissoteros (per-is-sot-er-oce) it means more superabundantly, exceedingly, frequent, much more and rather
*heed Gk #4337 prosecho (pros-ekh-o) it means to hold the mind toward, pay attention to, be cautious about, adhere and apply oneself to, beware, have regard and be given to
*heard Gk #191 akouo (ak-oo-o) it means to hear and understand
*slip Gk #3901 pararrhueo (par-ar-hroo-eh-o) it means to flow by and carelessly pass or miss
While many matters should never go un-regarded there are those that should be kept in highest regard. The most important matter for mortals is what Yahweh has already SPOKEN about Jesus Christ through HIS scribes and prophets, from Enoch to Jesus Christ and His Original Apostles. [Pro 24:12; II Jn vs 7-11] Per His Parable of the Sower, Christ taught about those who prioritize the cares of mortal life above Yahweh’s Word, namely that concerning Him. Thus, allowing it to SLIP away is to their ultimate demise. [Mt 13:8, 23; Mk 4:1; Lk 8:4] In [Heb 2:2, 3] the scribe writes,
For if the WORD SPOKEN by ANGELS was STEDFAST, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; How shall we escape, if we NEGLECT so great a SALVATION; which at the first began to be SPOKEN by THE LORD, and was CONFIRMED unto us by them that heard HIM;
[Heb 2:2, 3]
*word Gk #3056 logos (log-os) it is…
• something said including the thought
• a topic or subject of discourse
• reasoning of the mental faculty
• a motive or computation, which is a making sense of a thing
• Divine Expression namely Christ the Word
*spoken Gk #2980 laleo (lal-eh-o) it means to talk, utter words, preach, say, speak after and tell
*spoken <comparative word> Gk #3004 lego (leg-o) it means to lay forth and relate in words, usually of a set or systematic discourse
*angels Gk #32 aggelos (ang-el-os) it is a messenger or a pastor
*stedfast Gk #949 bebaios (beb-ah-yos) it means stable, firm, sure and of force
*neglect Gk #272 ameleo (am-el-eh-o) it means to be careless and make light of, be negligent and not regard
*salvation Gk #4991 rhiza (hrid-zah) it is literally or figuratively a root
*confirmed Gk #950 bebaioo (beb-ah-yo-o) it means to make stable and establish
Yahweh is not and has never been a liar. What HE said HE will do, HE will do. [Num 23:19; Heb 6:18] True ANGELS or MESSENGERS of GOD HEAR and do their best to CONFIRM what HE has SPOKEN. [Isa 54:13; Dan 12:3, 10; Isa 50:4] In [Heb 2:4] the Scribe asks how any will escape THE LORD if they NEGLECT HIS established SALVATION or ROOT after HEARING HIS WORD. [Heb 1:1, 2; Rm 10:10-18; Jn 12:45-50; Acts 4:10-12, 24-31] The scribe writes,
God also bearing them witness, both with SIGNS and WONDERS, and with DIVERS MIRACLES, and GIFTS of the Holy Ghost, according to His Own will.
[Heb 2:4]
*signs Gk #4591 semaino (say-mah-ee-no) it is an indicator
*wonder Gk #5059 teras (ter-as) it is a prodigy or omen
• prodigy is…
o a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability
o a marvelous example or something that is marvelous and wonderful
o something abnormal, monstrous or extraordinary regarded as of prophetic significance
• omen is…
o anything perceived or happening that is believed to foretell a good or evil event or some future circumstance
o portent is…
an indication of something about to happen, especially something momentous
a threatening or disquieting significance
o marvel is…
something that causes wonder, admiration or astonishment
a wonderful thing or feeling of wonder
a prognostic, which is a forecast, prediction or sign
o prophetic significance or foreboding
o something that foreshadows a future event, foresight or warning
o foreknowledge of things before they exist or happen
*divers Gk #4164 poikilos (poy-kee-los) it means exhibiting great diversity of elements, manifold and various in character
*miracles Gk #1411 dunamis (doo-nam-is) it is force, miraculous power, a miracle itself, ability, power, strength or a mighty work
*gifts Gk #3311 merismos (mer-is-mos) it means a separation, distribution or dividing asunder…particularly of certain abilities
All the above are gratuities bestowed upon the Elect, primarily to CONFIRM the WORD already SPOKEN by THE LORD. [St Jn 3:16-20, 36; Rm 1:16-21]
In [Heb 2:5-9] it is noted that Christ the Word was appointed to experience mortality. For Him, this was an extremely humbling experience. However, it was necessary for Him to become the Propitiation for the children of earth. [St Jn 1:1, 14; I Jn 5:7; Rev 19:13; Isa 55:11; Gen 3:15; Gal 4:1-7; Mt 1:23] The scribe writes,
But we SEE Jesus, Who was MADE a little lower than the ANGELS for the SUFFERING of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the GRACE OF GOD should TASTE death for every man.
[Heb 2:9]
*see Gk #991 blepo (blep-o) it means to look at, behold, look to and on, perceive, regard, take heed to and beware of
*suffering Gk #3804 pathema (path-ay-mah) it is something undergone, hardship, pain, an emotion and influence
This refers to what Yahweh permitted Christ to experience on behalf of all mortals even though He was not guilty of their crimes. [Isa 53:3; St Jn 3:16; I Jn 2:2]
*grace Gk # 5485 charis (khar-ece) it is…
• graciousness as gratifying of manner and acts
• divine influence upon the heart and its reflection within the life
• gratitude, benefit and favor
• a gift, liberality and pleasure
*taste Gk #1089 geuomai (ghyoo-om-ahee) it means to taste, eat and experience good or ill
The scribe writes,
For it BECAME Him, for Whom are all things, and by Whom are all things, in BRINGING many SONS unto GLORY, to make the CAPTIAN of their SALVATION PERFECT through SUFFERINGS.
[Heb 2:10]
*became Gk #4241 prepo (prep-o) it means to tower up and be conspicuous, which means…
• easily seen and noticed or observable and readily visible
• attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities and characteristics that are odd, peculiar, irregular and erratic
• deviating from the customary character or practice but comely
• not situated in the center but suitable, proper, fit and right
*bringing Gk #71 ago (ag-o) it means to lead, bring, drive, go and induce
*glory Gk #1391 doxa (dox-ah) it is glory as very apparent, dignity, honor, praise and worship
*captain Gk #747 archegos (ar-khay-gos) it is a chief leader, author and prince
*salvation Gk #4991 soteria (so-tay-ree-ah) it is rescue, safety, deliverance and health
*perfect Gk #5048 teleioo (tel-i-o-o) it means to complete, accomplish, consecrate, finish, fulfill and consummate in character
At a glance, it would appear that Yahweh MADE Christ perfect through the things He SUFFERED. However, it was Christ Who MADE Himself PERFECT by submitting to the things He SUFFERED on behalf of all mortals. This idea is key, as it reveals HOW born-again believers are empowered to make themselves PERFECT by submitting to whatever SUFFERING that is necessary to become what Yahweh wants them to be, as did Christ. [I Pet 4:17-19; 5:10] Christ foretold that His brethren will experience some degree of SUFFERING on a daily basis. [Mt 6:34; Jn 16:33; Jam 1:2-4; 4:7; Gal 5:22, 23; I Cor 10:13; I Pet 4:19] Born-again believers are the only people on earth who can destroy the influence of satanic forces. Because of this, they are enemies to the dark powers that temporarily govern the world. Although the Gates of Hell will rise against them, they will not prevail against them. [Mt 16:18; Jn 10:10] As was Christ, so are they in this world. [Mt 5:14-16, 19; 28:18-20; Jn 14:12; I Jn 4:17] Thus, they are admonished to always look to Him as the example of what they are to be and do. [Heb 12:1-3]
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