Why Jesus? Because He is Greater Than Angels

Introduction:

Angelology 101

What Makes Jesus Greater Than Angels?
(Hebrews 1:4-14)

1. Jesus' Relationship to the Father. (Heb 1:4-5)
2. Jesus receives Worship from angels. (Heb 1:6)
3. Jesus is God . (Heb 1:7-12)

   Seven Proofs that Jesus is God:

   1. Jesus is called "God" by God the Father. (Heb 1:8a)
   2. Jesus is the forever King . (Heb 1:8b)
   3. Jesus is perfect in Righteousness . (Heb 1:9)
   4. Jesus Created everything. (Heb 1:10)
   5. Jesus will Burn it all down. (Heb 1:11-12a)
   6. Jesus is Unchanging . (Heb 1:12b)
   7. Jesus is Eternal . (Heb 1:12c)
4. Jesus' Job title. (Heb 1:13-14)

   2 Kings 18:4 - He [Hezekiah] removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it (it was called Nehushtan).

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 1:4-14

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What was something you learned about angels that you never knew? Anything come as a surprise to you?
   

3. What are some things that have become idols in the church? How do we address it when we see the church exalting something other than Jesus?
   

4. How do you know the difference between “enjoying a good thing from God” and “this thing has become an idol in my life”?

Breakout
Is there anything in your life that you’ve wrestled with the question “Is this an idol?” What is it?