Jesus is the King on the Throne - Hebrews 1

BIG IDEA
If you shrink Jesus, you will drift. If you see Him clearly, you will stand firm.

I. INTRODUCTION: WHY HEBREWS MATTERS

• Audience under pressure
• Temptation was drift, not denial
• Awe fades before obedience fails
• Hebrews magnifies Christ before it commands believers
• The strength of your faith rises or falls with the size of your Savior

Transition Question: Who is Jesus?

II. SECTION ONE: JESUS IS THE FINAL WORD
Hebrews 1:1 to 3

A. God Has Spoken
• Hebrews 1:1
• Progressive revelation through prophets
• Many times, many ways
• Partial and fragmentary

B. God Has Spoken in His Son
• Hebrews 1:2
• Climactic revelation
• The Son is not just messenger, He is the message
• Jesus reveals God perfectly

C. Seven Descriptions of the Son
Hebrews 1:2 to 3

• Heir of all things, 1:2
• Creator of the world, 1:2
• Radiance of God's glory, 1:3
• Exact imprint of His nature, 1:3
• Upholder of the universe, 1:3
• Maker of purification for sins, 1:3
• Seated at the right hand of Majesty, 1:3

Key Emphasis
• He does not reflect God, He reveals God
• He did not delegate redemption, He accomplished it
• He sat down because the work is finished

III. SECTION TWO: JESUS IS GREATER THAN ANGELS
Hebrews 1:4 to 14

A. Superior Name
• Hebrews 1:4
• Superior in identity and authority

B. Son, Not Servant
• Hebrews 1:5
• Psalm 2 and 2 Samuel 7
• No angel called Son in this way

C. Worshiped by Angels
• Hebrews 1:6
• Angels bow, Jesus receives worship

D. Angels Are Servants
• Hebrews 1:7
• Winds and flames
• Sent to minister

E. The Son Is God and King
• Hebrews 1:8 to 9
• Psalm 45
• "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever"
• Eternal righteous reign

F. The Son Is Creator and Eternal
• Hebrews 1:10 to 12
• Psalm 102
• Laid foundation of the earth
• Creation fades, He remains
• Unchanging and eternal

G. The Son Is Enthroned
• Hebrews 1:13
• Psalm 110
• Seated at God's right hand
• Enemies made footstool

H. Angels Serve Believers
• Hebrews 1:14
• Ministering spirits
• Sent to serve heirs of salvation

Key Contrast

• Angels are servants, Jesus is Son
• Angels worship, Jesus is worshiped
• Angels are sent, Jesus sits enthroned
• Angels are created, Jesus is Creator

IV. SECTION THREE: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US

Bridge Verse
• Hebrews 2:1
• Pay closer attention
• Drift happens through neglect

A. If He Is Heir of All Things
• Hebrews 1:2
• We do not negotiate His authority

B. If He Is Creator
• Hebrews 1:2
• Culture does not define Him

C. If He Is Radiance and Exact Imprint
• Hebrews 1:3
• We look to Christ to know God

D. If He Upholds All Things
• Hebrews 1:3
• Anxiety loses control

E. If He Made Purification
• Hebrews 1:3
• Salvation is finished work

F. If His Throne Is Forever
• Hebrews 1:8
• His reign is not temporary

G. If He Is Unchanging
• Hebrews 1:12
• Stability in a changing world

Application Warnings

• Drift looks like neglect
• Drift looks like shrinking Jesus
• Drift looks like elevating lesser saviors
• You do not drift toward awe

V. FINAL REFLECTION

• Have you unintentionally shrunk Him?
• Where are you drifting?
• What changes if Hebrews 1 is fully true?
• If He is small, the world feels large
• If He is enthroned, the world shrinks

Closing Focus

• Heir of all things, 1:2
• Creator of the world, 1:2
• Radiance of glory, 1:3
• Purifier of sins, 1:3
• Seated at right hand, 1:3
• Enthroned forever, 1:8
• Unchanging, 1:12

Final Emphasis

• See Him clearly
• Pay closer attention
• Do not shrink Him
• Stand firm, do not drift