Epiphany Season · Presentation of the Lord · Year C
Hebrews 2:14-18
Jesus Made Like His Brothers
February 2, 2028
Overview & Insights
“He had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest.” (Hebrews 2:17)
Without question the greatest obstacle to the author’s argument about the superiority of the Son is the authentic humanity of the Son, which involved him in both suffering and death. For the first time our author uses the name of the man from Nazareth, Jesus (v. 9). The humanity, the suffering, and the death of Jesus all seem to point with unmistakable clarity to his inferiority in comparison with the angels. The matter obviously demands attention, if the author’s argument is to stand; and rather than shrinking from the problem, he effectively turns it to his advantage.
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Commentary
Commentary on Hebrews 2:14-18 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Jesus as pioneer and merciful high priest made perfect through suffering.
Hebrews 2:10-18 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on salvation arriving through the frailty of Jesus' real human life.
Hebrews 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse reading of Jesus sharing flesh and blood to free us from fear of death.
Hebrews 2:14 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on Jesus partaking of flesh and blood to destroy the one who holds the power of death.
Hebrews 2:14-15 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep verse by verse study notes on Christ's incarnation freeing believers from the fear of death.
Hebrews 2 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes verse by verse on the Son's incarnation and priestly ministry of mercy.
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Why did the Son share our flesh and blood?
By taking our nature and death, Christ destroyed the one who held the power of death and freed those enslaved by fear, becoming a merciful high priest able to help the tempted.
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