Sermon Outline

CHOSEN PEOPLE

“I AM SUPERIOR OVER ALL!”

Hebrews 1

INTRODUCTION

Backgrounder and Stuff

Sources: The Holy Bible KJV Version; Explore The Bible Lifeway Bible Study; The Cradle, The Cross, And The Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament by Andreas J. Kostenberger; L. Scott Kellum, and Charles L. Quarles; An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo; The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible Commentary.Author: Unknown (many say Paul, others say Apollos, Barnbas, Luke, Timothy, Aquila, Priscilla, Silas, Aristion (one of the first seventy that went out into the world), Philip the Deacon (mentioned in the book of Acts (6:5), and the virgin Mary.Date: c.65A.DDestination: Jewish-Christian congregation(s) in Rome or Alexandria (most say Rome).Occasion/Reason: Jewish Christians (large or small congregations) were in danger of going back to Judaism in order to avoid being persecuted as Christians. People were going back to the Old Covenant when the New Covenant set them free. There was no public worship (10:25), weak prayer life (12:12), instability in doctrine (13:9), refusing to shepherd other believers (5:12), and neglect of the scriptures (2:1). Theme: The supremacy of Christ over OT antecedent figures and other intermediaries.Key Verse(s): 12:1-2

PROPOSITION :

I. I AM OVER the prophets! – HEBREWS 1:1-3

A. Jesus is superior over all the prophets!

II. I AM OVER the angels! – HEBREWS 1:4-14

A. Jesus is superior over all the angels!

CONCLUSION :

A. Be Real With God! B. Recognize the Truth! C. Know Who You Serve and that the Victory is Won! D. Trust In Him! Psalm 2 (Final result?)/Altar Call