PrayerBits for Monday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Monday

Scripture lesson: Hebrews 1:1-11 Jesus is more than I nice man

Time to reflect: This passage uses language we usually don't use or think about. We tend not to think of “heaven” in such graphic and concrete terms. But how would we graphically and clearly state our belief that Jesus is God and ruler of the universe?

Moving Through The Day: Find some modern images that reflect this exalted view of Jesus.

The Son Superior to Angels

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

 For to which of the angels did God ever say,
   "You are my Son;
      today I have become your Father^”? Or again,
   "I will be his Father,
      and he will be my Son"? And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says,
   "Let all God's angels worship him." In speaking of the angels he says,
   "He makes his angels winds,
      his servants flames of fire." But about the Son he says,
   "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever,
      and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.
 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
      therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
      by anointing you with the oil of joy." He also says,
   "In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,
      and the heavens are the work of your hands.
 They will perish, but you remain;
      they will all wear out like a garment.