Hebrews 2:5-18 ~ and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery

 Here am I and the children the Lord has given me





Hebrews 2:5-18


For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. 6 It has been testified somewhere,

“What is man, that you are mindful of him,
or the son of man, that you care for him?
7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels;
you have crowned him with glory and honor,^{[and set Him over the works of your hands]}
8 putting everything in subjection under his feet.”

Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,^{[brothers and sisters]} 12 saying,

“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

13 And again,
“I will put my trust in him.”

And again,
“Behold, I and the children God has given me.”

14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. 16 For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. 17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Parenting.
This job is not for the feint at heart.
Feint regards to the discipline of swordsmanship & fencing. Feints are maneuvers designed to distract or mislead, done by stealth.

What do Christians want to give their children?

~ bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect

We would, of course, like our children to perfectly love Him.

~ left nothing outside his control.

We want very strongly for Jesus not to be ashamed to call them brothers


And when we look at His Story we see, in the line of Jesus Christ, faith weaves in and out of the generations. Very fortunately for us, we are part of the living and eternal promises Jesus gives us. Remembering this passage is about Jesus and His Salvation.


John 1:16-18
16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.


Luke 18:1,7, 9, 16
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt


What in life is iffy about Christianity? Not much. Tell your children. Preach the Gospel!  And if you have to, use words. 


16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God."

~ For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come

2 Samuel 23:2

"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

A drunken man gets on the bus late one night, staggers up the aisle, and sits next to an elderly woman. She looks the man up and down and says, "I've got news for you. You're going straight to hell!" The man jumps up out of his seat and shouts, "Man, I'm on the wrong bus!"

Parenting was never easy. God chose to take the most important burden upon Himself. Remember to pray daily and bless your children. God loves them.


Romans 5
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.


Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.





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