The letter to the Hebrews was written to encourage Jewish Christians to remain faithful to Christ. The author did not want them to return to the Law of Moses. Numerous names and designations are attributed by the author for Christ. All of these are used to demonstrate how superior and better Christ and His Covenant are.
“Christ” is used in 3:1 and 3:6. This word means “anointed.” The Father anointed Him above all others.
“Son” is used in 1:2 and several other verses. Christ came to Earth and lived as a human. He was the Son of God and the son of Mary. He lived a perfect life and then died for our sins. He was resurrected. His Father then called Him “Son” for another reason.
“Heir” is used in 1:2. At His ascension, the Father made Him heir of all things. This means He has been given all authority and power to reign over all things. His title of “Son” became more significant as the Heir. All Christians are called sons of God, but Christians do not have the power and authority of Jesus.
He is called “God” in 1:8. This lets us know that He is the same as the Father and the Holy Spirit. He is divine. He is eternal. He is holy.
“Lord” is used in 1:10. This word means “King.” He sits on the throne. As King, He created everything, and thus has authority over everything.
“Man” is used in 2:6. It is important that Christ left Heaven and came to Earth to live as a man. It was by this that He is able to say He fully understands us. He experienced trials, frustrations, temptations and sufferings just like we do. It helped Him to demonstrate why God was mindful of man.
I am so glad that Christ is our God. I am so glad He became man. I am so glad He is our Lord. I am so glad that through Him we can also be heirs of Heaven. Study your Bible. Learn all you can about what Christ wants us to do. If any of this is hard to understand, ask an adult to help you.
Mark McWhorter has written daily devotionals for youth for decades. He lives in Pell City, Alabama, USA.
