Mankind is seemingly insignificant in comparison to the universe and the angels, yet mankind was created in the image of God and given responsibility to rule over the earth. Mankind gave up the opportunity to rule well, when they listened to Satan and fell into sin and death. The Son came into the world to be a man who was sinless that could take up the responsibility of rule. By His death, he makes it possible for all mankind to experience salvation and take part in ruling the world.

Paul contrasts himself with the "super" apostles by giving a resume of who he is and what his accomplishments have been. However, must of his entries into his resume list his sufferings and difficulties. His ministry was not impressive, but from a human perspective was a failure. However, Paul's weakness was able to reflect God's grace and power.

This section contains the last and the greatest passage emphasizing the rule of Son. The passage quoted is from Psalm 110:1. The Son rules while the angels serve. The angels served as messengers. Their messages were communicated in the OT. However, now the Son has come in miraculous power and with the offer of salvation. To ignore this message or let it drift away is to bring one into eternal condemnation.

Our tongue is the most offensive member of our body. Through it we can slander, gossip, lie, criticize, and cut down. What comes out of our mouth is an issue of our heart. We need to evaluate what in our heart caused the issues of our mouth.

Paul challenged the church to consider the danger of false teachers. They have all the subtilty of the devil and can make themselves look like light while directing people to darkness. They challenge truths about God and attempt to paint the picture of man's condition in rosy colors.

In starting Hebrews the author piles up Old Testament passages to reinforce the truth that Jesus is better than the angels. They worship and serve Him. His rule over creation, including the angels, is eternal. Even the fallen angels are under His rule.

All humans are competitive. However, we can become envious and jealous because someone becomes our rival. We do not trust God's providence that places others in positions of opportunity. The problem of envy if left unchecked will lead to murder.

Jesus is better than the angels because none of them were called Son by God. This was something prophesied in the Old Testament but clearly seen and fulfilled in the New Testament.

God has attempted to reveal Himself and His plans throughout the years. He used everything from prophets, visions, dreams, and through the written Word. Now He has ultimately revealed Himself through the Son.

Most Christians have come to conclusions about certain areas of Christian living. They arrived at these conclusions either by principles of Scripture or that is what has always been done. After reaching their conclusions, they look down on and despise others have have reached other conclusions. This has often been destructive for the unity of the church.