The writer of Hebrews spends the entire first chapter talking about how amazing Jesus really is. God has always spoken to His people, just in different ways. He used to use the Hebrew prophets, then evrything changed when He sent His Son into the world. Jesus is the One through whom all things were made, and they are sustained at His word! He took His place at God's right hand after He gave Himself on the cross so that we could be forgiven.
Then our writer spends a few minutes comparing Jesus to the angels. Our view of angels today is probably influenced more by painters than the Word of God. The word angel actually means 'messenger.' In the Bible, their job description is pretty brief: they execute God's judgement, guard people, and relay important messages to specific people when the time comes. I'm not really sure where we got the idea thy they are chubby little babies, because most of the time when people see them, they freak out and sometimes they even pass out in fear!
All of that being said, they don't even come close to comparing with Jesus! Angels are servants of God, Jesus is his Son! Angels worship Jesus just like you and I worship Jesus! If Jesus is worthy to be worshipped by these beings that we pass out at the mere sight of, how much more is He worthy of our worship!?
Angels are cool, but lets not give them a place they don't deserve. I think that is what our author is trying to convey here. Their job is to worship Jesus and to minister to us (those who will receive salvation).
Enjoy the Journey
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