Hebrews 1.1-4

It’s been said before that here Paul presents Jesus as Prophet, Priest and King. And He is that. But also so much more. Jesus is greater than the OT revelation because He fulfills all that the OT anticipated. We will see this more next week, but He’s also greater than the angels both as the Son of God and the promised Messianic King, the Son of David. He is Creator and Sustainer, Savior and Redeemer. Jesus is greater.

That’s good news for folks that are suffering. Sometimes we too can be tempted to throw in the towel when things get hard. Maybe we thought the Christian life was the easy life. But if Jesus suffered and all the saints who have followed after God from the beginning have suffered, why would we assume that we are immune to suffering…especially suffering for our faith?

But knowing that Jesus is greater should encourage us. He’s greater than our circumstances and whatever the trial we may be walking through today. He doesn’t often save us from the trial, but He will save us through the trial if we will trust in Him. Perfecting and purifying our faith. Making us more like Jesus. Until we get to see Him again.

Jesus is greater. And if you haven’t experienced that yet…if you haven’t trusted in Jesus yet, please make today the day. It’s as simple as recognizing that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. Believing that Jesus is the Savior that God promised. He lived a perfect life. He died a sacrificial death on your behalf and was raised the third day conquering both sin and death, so that by faith in Jesus you can have forgiveness of sins and eternal life. You too will have the righteousness that comes from God through faith in Jesus.

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This post is based on a sermon from our Hebrews series. Download the podcast at: Central Christian Church Main Service, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Twitter: @ccclancaster. You can also download our Central Christian app in the iTunes App Store.