Jesus Is Greater... Because of His Humanity

Read Hebrews 2:5-18

“The incarnation is not a fable or myth, but a fact that changed the world." ~Asil Treblig

Christ Jesus took the form of human likeness so He could…

1. Restore our lost dominion. (5-9)

• The fall lost it.

• The cross regained it.

2. Restore us to a position of glory. (10-13)

• Through His suffering we are complete.

• Through His humanity we are family.

3. Destroy Satan and death. (14-16)

• Set us free from death.

• Set us free to live.

4. Become our sympathetic High Priest. (17,18)

• His humanity makes him compassionate.

• He knows our temptations and suffering.

Going Deeper

1. Who is your favorite person in the whole world? Why?

2. Read Philippians 2:1-11. According to verses 1-4 what can we gain by being united with Christ?

3. Write down all the things Christ did when He took on human likeness. What did God do for Jesus?

4. In what way is it easier for you to associate and be in Christ because of His humanity?

5. I what specific ways can we imitate Christ’s humility?

Jesus Is Greater... Don't Neglect His Salvation

Read Hebrews 2:1-4

“The message of salvation in Christ is the most important message in the world, yet so many see it, hear it, and even believe it, yet let it drift idly by.” ~G.K. Chesterton

This salvation is made sure by…

1. The Character of Christ (v.1)

2. The Certainty of Judgement. (v.2,3)

3. The Confirmation of God. (v.4)

Going Deeper

1. Remember a time when you missed something really important. What happened and how did you feel?

2. In your own words write out what you think the Gospel message is. Now read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 to check your answer.

3. What do you think gets in the way of people not hearing and obeying the Gospel and not receiving Christ?

4. Read Matthew 9:1-23. What further insight can we gain from these passages on receiving the Gospel?

5. What can you do today to better understand the Gospel and communicate it to others?