Line Upon Line

Continuing his study of Hebrews 2, Pastor Miles examines why Jesus—who is better than angels—humbled Himself to become a man, demonstrating that He must be heard and obeyed, that He is crowned with glory to rule all things, and that He came to free us from the fear of death and the bondage of sin.

Drawing from Hebrews 1, this teaching establishes that Jesus is supremely better than angels because, as the Son of God, He possesses the very nature of God in human flesh, is the eternal uncreated Creator and King, and receives the worship of angels. The application calls believers to honor the King above His messengers by living lives of justice, mercy, and humility.

Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 4:1 as the continuation of a warning section, urging believers not to disregard hard warnings simply because they prefer the comforting "sweet security" of passages like Romans 8. He argues that both God's sovereignty and man's responsibility are taught in Scripture, that a true rest awaits the people of God, and that this rest is entered by faith that is demonstrated in faithfulness.

Continuing through Hebrews, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus is better than Moses—worthy of more glory as a Son over His house rather than a servant in it—and examines the book's repeated warnings against departing from Christ through an evil heart of unbelief.

A verse-by-verse study of John 3:1-18, examining Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus about the new birth, the meaning of being "born again," and how Jesus' being "lifted up" (illustrated by Moses' bronze serpent) provides salvation to all who believe.

Working through Hebrews 2, Pastor Miles explains why the author's bold claim that "Jesus is better than angels" demands our earnest attention: because Jesus is the eternal uncreated Creator who humbled Himself, will rule all things, and came to free us from the fear of death and the bondage of sin. The teaching unfolds five points showing the dire cost of neglecting Christ and the unmatched good news of His saving work.

Working through Mark 7:1–23, this teaching contrasts the Pharisees' view of authority, purity, worship, and moral goodness with Jesus' teaching, showing that defilement comes from the human heart rather than external things. It establishes humanity's universal sinful condition and the resulting need for a 100% clean heart that no religious observance or good deed can provide—setting up the answer to come in the next session.

Opening Hebrews 1, Pastor Miles shows why the author immediately argues that Jesus is superior to angels: because Jesus is not merely a man but the eternal Son of God, worshiped by angels and enthroned as King. The teaching closes with the call to honor the King above His messengers by living justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly.

A verse-by-verse study of Mark 2:1-12, the healing of the paralytic, showing that Jesus addressed the man's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while revealing His divine authority to forgive sins. The teaching unpacks how a holy God can justly forgive sinners only through Christ's substitutionary death, and closes with a discussion of suffering, salvation, and the Calvinist/Arminian debate.

An exposition of Hebrews 1:1-3 arguing that while God has spoken through creation, conscience, the law, and the prophets, these can be misinterpreted—so He has now spoken finally and perfectly through His Son, Jesus, the ultimate revelation, owner and sustainer of all things, who dealt fully with sin and now sits enthroned in glory.