Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for October 13, 2024

Why We All Need Jesus

Hebrews 1:1-4

Series: Highlights in Hebrews

1. Background

• theme: Jesus is better…
• original audience: Jewish Christians in need of endurance

2. Scripture Presents Jesus as God’s Final Word 1-2a

• assertion that God has spoken
• a four-fold contrast: when, how, to whom and through whom

3. Scripture Discloses the Incomparable Credentials of Jesus 2b-4

• a catalog crammed into just over two verses:
• heir of all things
• agent of creation
• radiance of glory
• exact representation
• upholds by His word
• completed work of purification for sins
• sat down at God’s right hand
• superior to angels

4. So What?

• In light of Scripture’s testimony to His supremacy, recognize that Jesus is all you need now and forever.
• “He is not the kind of deity who keeps Himself to Himself.” (H. Jones)
• “All there is of salvation for us is to be found in Jesus.” (L. Duncan)
• “We’re all broken people. Don’t we all need Jesus? Every moment of our lives, 24, 365…” (D. Gokey)