He is able

Hebrews 2:5-18

Key Verse 2:18

Read verses 5-8a. What does the Bible say about the world to come? (1:2; Rev. 21:5-22:5) What does it mean to say, “…he has subjected the world to come” (not to angels, but to Jesus)? Why “not” to the angels? 

Read verse 8b. What does “Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him” mean? (1Co 15:24-28; Luke 11:2)

Read verses 9-17. This passage says that Jesus suffered death in order to “help” Abraham’s descendants.  For what are we to secure his help? How can we avail ourselves to the provision Jesus came to offer? 

Read verse 18. This passage suggests that had Jesus not suffered (when he was tempted) he would “not” have been able to help those who are being tempted. Why is it that it was because he suffered that he is now “able”? 

** Think about the grave consequence(s) of sinning, and the way to overcome temptations. 

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