The Apostle Paul concludes Hebrews 1 by drawing from the Old Testament to affirm that Christ is above all. He is the eternal Son of God, ruling over all creation, and His dominion will never end. Anointed with the oil of gladness above His fellows, He has victoriously redeemed His beloved elect. All things were made through Him; He does not change, and His enemies will be placed under His footstool. Paul ends the chapter by reminding the Jewish believers that angels are created beings—servants of Christ—who at times minister to us, the heirs of salvation. Elder Chris proclaims that Christ is the One we are to honor, praise, and worship.

Angels have played a significant role throughout history. Isaiah was given a glimpse into Heaven, where angels attended the throne of God and ascribed glory to the thrice-holy One. In Hebrews 1, the Apostle Paul affirms that angels were created by God and warns early Jewish Christians not to revert to worshiping them, for they are under His divine authority. Elder Chris reflects on the various roles of angels—keeping watch, ministering, being dispatched for the benefit of God’s people, and worshiping God. Despite all the mighty works God performed through angels, none compare to the redeeming work of Christ.

In last week’s sermon, Elder Chris established that the Son of Man is far greater than the angels. Here in Hebrews 1:6, Paul reinforces this truth by pointing out that the angels worship Him. Christ stands supreme, reflecting the very nature of God the Father. Elder Chris reminds us that we are to honor the One who holds all power—the One whom even the angels worship and serve. Yet we have a unique privilege: we can sing a song the angels cannot—the song of the redeemed.

The phrase “Blessed is the man that walketh” stirs Brother Paul’s interest. After all, we all desire to be happy, joyful, content, and to live in the state of well-being described by the psalmist. It is truly a privilege to walk through life blessed. Brother Paul reminds us why we are blessed: Christ came into this world, died for you and me, and put away our sins forever. That truth has a profound impact on the way we walk.

Elder Chris explains that when Christ came into the world, He did not lose His deity. As He entered time and took on human form, He was made far superior to the angels and, by inheritance, received a name more excellent than theirs. No angel bears the titles Son of God or Lord. Paul emphasizes that angels stand before Jesus, awaiting His commands and worshipping Him.

Elder Chris begins a new series on the book of Hebrews. This letter is one of contrasts, showing how Christ and what He represents is far greater than anything the children of Israel had under the Old Testament. The first chapter is the most compelling and majestic presentations of the Lord Jesus Christ in all of literature. The author, with a deep and clear understanding of the law, explains how the Old Testament elements pointed to Christ, were fulfilled by Him, and how He is superior to all of them. He has obtained a name more excellent than the angels, and no one deserves our praise more than Him.