The Plan of Salvation
(NIV) Heb 1:1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
Hebrews is an anonymous letter to a Christian community. Written in the style of Paul, it is full nuggets to enhance our Christian walk.
The letter begins by comparing the methods of communication used by God to introduce the idea of redemption to fallen man. It is almost as though He provided pieces of the same puzzle to different individuals.
When you read the prophets, a somewhat hazy picture of God’s plan emerges. That is, until you begin to fit the puzzle pieces together which then form a beautiful tapestry.
And then there is the revelation of who He is through Jesus. The letter begins with Jesus sitting down. Why would Jesus sit down when there is so much work left to be done?
Fellow Christ followers, He sat down because “it is finished.” The plan of salvation, and the execution of that plan, was completed with the death, burial and resurrection of our Savior and our Lord.
Now it us up to us to hear the message, to receive it not just as head knowledge but as heart knowledge , and then to carry it to others. May we love as He loved, serve as He served, give as He gave.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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