“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,”
Hebrews 1:3
Summary
Hebrews chapter 1 presents Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, superior to all previous revelations. The chapter opens by contrasting the old way God communicated to humanity through prophets with the new, definitive way—through His Son, Jesus. It emphasizes the divinity and supremacy of Jesus by stating that He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of His nature. Jesus not only created but also sustains the universe by His powerful word. After achieving purification for sins, Jesus sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, indicating His completed work and supreme authority. The chapter then expounds on Jesus’ superiority over the angels, another key element, by citing various Old Testament scriptures. This serves to highlight the unique Sonship of Christ, as no angel was ever addressed by God as His Son in the same way. The chapter ends affirming that while angels are ministering spirits, Jesus alone is enthroned as the eternal King.