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Spoke In Time Past Part 4

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Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Had in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he had appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds

‘By’ [Greek: en] IN. There is no definite article here and no pronoun “his”. It simply reads, “in Son,” emphasizing not only His sonship but that He is the only Son in the sense of being begotten (John 1:14, 18; 3:16, 18). Under the Old Testament, there were many parts, ways, and persons used in speaking to men, but in the New Testament, all was done through the Son who fulfilled the law and the prophets and made the new covenant (Matt. 26:28; Acts 1:2).

‘Son’ Eight facts about Christ: Spokesman for God (1:2). Appointed heir of all things. Planner of the worlds (ages). Brightness of God’s glory (1:3). Express (exact) image of God’s Person. Upholder of all creations. Saviour of the world – purged sins. Ascension and exaltation.

‘Appointed’ [Greek: tithemi] appoint (1:2; Matt. 24:51; Luke 12:46; 2Tim. 1:11; 1Pet. 2:8); ordain (John 15:16; 1Tim. 2:7); set forth (John 2:10).

‘Heir of all things’ – Romans 8:17 states that if we are God’s children, then we are His heirs and joint heirs with Christ who is the ‘Heir of all things,’ but only if we are prepared to suffer with and for Him.

‘Worlds’ [Greek: aion] age – a period of time whether long or short. Translated “world” (1:2; Matt. 12:32; 13:39); “age” (Eph. 2:7; Col. 1:26); “course” (Eph. 2:2); and other ways. Here it means Christ was the agent in planning the ages and making God’s plan for man. In this sense He is the everlasting Father (Isa. 9:6). He not only planned the ages but all creations (Col. 1:15-18; John 1:3; Eph. 3:9).

Spoke In Time Past Part 3

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Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Had in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he had appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds

We see that Christ is better than the prophets from Hebrews 1:1-3, 9 and other Scriptures: Creator of prophets (1:1-3). Lord and Master of prophets (1:1-2; Matt. 22:41-46; 1Pet. 1:10-13). Only-begotten Son of God (1:1-3; John 1:18; 3:16-20). God manifested in the flesh (John 1:14). Sinless (1Pet. 2:21-22). He had greater anointing (John 3:34). He was the fulfilment of their writings (Luke 24:25, 44-45; 1Pet. 1:10-13). He is the heir of all things (1:2). He is the planner of the ages (1:2). He is the brightness of God’s glory (1:3). Express the image of God’s person (1:3; Php. 2:5-11). He is the upholder of all things (1:3). He was God’s perfect sacrifice (1:3, 9; 9:11-28; 10:1-18). He is the Saviour of the prophets (1:3; 7:25; 1Pet. 1:10-13). He was and is exalted higher than prophets (1:3; 1Pet. 3:22).

‘Last days’ – Fourteen end-time expressions: Latter times – last years ending this age before the Millennium (1Tim. 4:1). Latter years – Armageddon and the end of this age (Ezek. 38:8, 16). Latter days – the future tribulation (Num. 24:14; Deut. 4:30; 31:29; Jer. 23:20; 30:24; 48:47; 49:39; Dan. 2:28; 10:14). Latter day – Millennium (Job 19:25). Latter days – Millennium (Hos. 3:5). Last days – end of this age preceding the Millennium (Dan. 8:19; 2Tim. 3:1; Jas. 5:3; 2Pet. 3:3; Jude 1:18). Last day – the rapture, at least seven years before the Millennium and second advent (John 6:39, 40, 44, 54; 11:24). Last days – the tribulation period or the last seven years of this age (Acts 2:16-21). Last days – first coming (Heb. 1:1-2). Last times – first coming (1Pet. 1:20). Last time – apostolic times and the congregational period (1Jn. 2:18). Last time – second coming (1Pet. 1:5). Last days – Millennium (Gen. 49:1; Isa. 2:1; Mic. 4:1). Last day – end of the Millennium (John 12:48; cp. Rev. 20:7-15).

To be continued…

Spoke In Time Past Part 2

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Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Had in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he had appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds

‘In time past unto the fathers by the prophets.’ Moses was the author of the Law – Genesis to Deuteronomy –  he was also called a prophet for God commanded Him to write these first books (Ex. 3:8,12,17-22; 4:8-9,14-17,21-23; 6:1-8; 7:3-5,9,15-19; 8:2-4,10-11,16,20-23; 9:1-5,8-9,13-19,29; 10:2-6,29; 11:1,4-9; 12:12-13,23-27; 13:5,19; 14:3-4,13-18,26; 15:13-18; 16:4-8,12; 17:6,14-16; 19:5-6,9-13; 22:23-24; 23:20-33; 33:1-3,14; 34:10-11,24; Leviticus 18:24-28; 26:3-45; Numbers 10:9; 11:17-20,23; 14:21-24,28-35; 16:29-30; 17:5; 33:55-56; Deut. 1:35-38; 2:24-25,31; 3:2,21-22,27-28; 4:10,21-22,25-31; 6:10-12; 7:20-24; 8:3,10-20; 9:3-6; 11:13-32; 12:1-32; 15:4-6; 17:14-20; 18:15,18-19; 28:1-68; 29:17-28; 30:1-10,15-20; 31:1-8,16-23,27-29; 32:19-32; 33:6-29; 34:4). He also wrote Psalms 90 and 91.

The “Law and the Prophets” (Matt. 5:17; 11:13; Acts 13:15) is another name for the Old Testament as well as “the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms;” (Luke 24:25, 44) “the Law of the Lord;” (Ps. 1:2) “the Book of the Lord;” (Isa. 34:16) “the Scripture;” (Mk. 15:28; Jn. 7:38; 2Tim. 3:16-17) “the Scriptures;” (Luke 24:27, 32; John 5:39; Acts 17:11) “the Holy Scriptures;” (Rom. 1:2; 2Tim. 3:15) “the Promises;” (Rom. 9:4-5; 15:8) “the Oracles of God;” (Rom. 3:2; Heb. 5:12; 1Pet. 4:11) “the Lively (living) Oracles;” (Acts 7:38) “the Word of God;” (Mark 7:13; Rom. 10:17; Heb. 4:12) “the Sword of the Spirit;” (Eph. 6:17) “the Old and New Testament;” (Luke 22:20; 2 Cor. 3:6-15; Heb. 9:15) “the Word of Christ;” (Col. 3:16) “the Word of Life;” (Phil. 2:16) “the Scripture of Truth;” (Dan. 10:21) “the Word of Truth;” (2 Tim. 2:15) and “the Gospel of Christ.” (Rom. 1:16)

‘By’ [Greek: en] IN the prophets. The Holy Spirit indwelt the prophets and spoke through them in the same manner He dwells in men today. It testifies to being in union with, being consecrated to the same end – one in mind, purpose, and life. Men can become one in spirit with God when joined to Him in consecration (1Cor. 6:17).

To be continued…

Spoke In Time Past Part 1

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Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Had in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he had appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds 

‘God’ – This is God the Father, the head of Christ and the Holy Spirit (1Cor. 8:6; 11:3; Matt. 28:19; 2Cor. 13:14; Eph. 4:4-6; 1Jn. 5:7).

‘Sundry times and in divers manners.’ In many parts in many ways (Isa. 28:10). From all these portions we get a perfect harmony, as in musical sounds made up of different parts. There is only one plan of God for man. All the prophets [Old Testament authors] gave perfect and harmonious testimony that Jesus Christ was the Son of God and Saviour of the world (Acts 10:43).

‘In time past’ [Greek: palai] of old (Matt. 11:21; Luke 10:13; 2Pet. 1:9; Jude 1:4).

‘In time past unto the fathers by the prophets.’ The Old Testament was by God the Father given to man by the prophets and From Hebrews 1:1-2 as well as Matthew 11:13 and Luke 16:16 we see that the Old Testament (Law and Prophets) ended with the last prophet John the Baptist who was a prophet (office bearer) called by God. The New Testament starts with Christ’s crucifixion (1Cor. 11:25; Heb. 9:15-16) and He again called the apostles who wrote the New Testament. God speak to us through His written Word today and no prophets or apostles – except false ones – are called anymore (Matt. 7:15; 24:11, 24; Mark 13:22; 2Cor. 11:13; 2Pet. 2:1; 1Jn. 4:1; Rev. 2:2). Two prophets that will return during the last 3½ of the 7-year tribulation will be Enoch and Elijah will herald Christ’s Second Coming and to prepare the hearts of people to receive the Messiah (Mal. 4:5-6; Rev. 11:3-11; Ezek. 20:35-36).

To be continued…