Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
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For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
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How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
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God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
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But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him?
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Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
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Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
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But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
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For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
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For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
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Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
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And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
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Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
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Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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Chapter Study & Analysis
Overview
Hebrews 2 warns against letting the Gospel "slip" through neglect. It explains why Jesus became lower than the angels for a time: to taste death for every man, destroy the power of the devil, and become a merciful and faithful High Priest.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. The Danger of Drifting: We must give "earnest heed" to the things we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip (v. 1). Spiritual decline is rarely a sudden jump; it is usually a slow, quiet drift away from the Truth.2. Identifying with Humanity: Christ took on "flesh and blood" so He could be a merciful High Priest who understands our infirmities (v. 14-17). We are never alone in our suffering; our Savior has felt it first.
3. Victory Over Death: Through His death, Christ destroyed him that had the power of death, delivering those who were in bondage to fear (v. 14-15). The Christian need not fear the grave, for the sting of death is gone.
Practical Lessons
FORMAL PRAYER
Lord Jesus, who wast made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death: we praise Thee for Thy mercy. Help us to take earnest heed to Thy Word and to find comfort in Thy sympathy for our temptations. Amen.